House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense billDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.By Leo Shane III14 days ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago