Johnny Isakson, former US senator and veterans advocate, diesJohnny Isakson, whose real estate business made him a millionaire, spent more than four decades in Georgia political life.14 months ago
Senate VA committee gets an ‘F’ in oversightThe Senate Veterans Affairs Committee got an “F” grade from on the Lugar Center’s Congressional Oversight Hearing Index.By Alyk Russell Kenlan2 years ago
VA’s caregiver program losing top official at a critical momentVeterans groups worry that a planned expansion of the caregiver stipend set for this fall may be delayed.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
VA secretary promises not to let suicide prevention funds go unspent againLawmakers this week grilled the VA leader on a GAO report saying millions of outreach funds went unspent last year.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fixHouse lawmakers' fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
For the first time, a senator is opposing the VA secretary nomineeBefore Tuesday, no senator had ever voted against a VA secretary nominee.By Leo Shane III5 years ago