Latest "Senate appropriations" stories

Spending plan for vets programs gets Senate support, but fights loom

The $320 billion spending plan matches a deal made by White House officials and House Republican lawmakers.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

This week in Congress: NDAA, defense budget drafts on the horizon

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 17, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Stress over VA’s new health records is causing staffers to leave

VA leaders expressed major concerns about where the records modernization project currently stands.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan

But Senate Republicans say the total still isn't enough to cover military needs.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

14 months ago

Budget deal would fully fund Defense Department, add $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

Lawmakers hope to finalize the spending plan within the next week.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

19 months ago