How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.
By Natalie Oliverio
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VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years
The VA claims backlog dropped below 70,000 for first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Patricia Kime
A veterans organization has millions in the bank. Why did it seize a small chapter’s donation?
A battle over a small DAV chapter’s donation reveals a larger struggle over money, authority and the future of local posts.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon
Lawmakers and veterans groups are divided on how to pay for a major veterans benefits reform bill.
By Patricia Kime
Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans climbs in June as nation’s job market slides
The closely watched jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 4.1% in May to 4.8% in June as national job creation plunged.
By Richard Sisk
House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation
A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.
By Patricia Kime