Latest "Trump VA privatization" stories

Veterans suicide prevention proposal turns into bitter fight between Congress and VA

Plan for community mental health grants for veterans has devolved into partisan fighting and anger.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA privatization latest battleground for congressional rising stars

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered starkly different views of today's VA in events this week.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

‘Setting us up to fail’ — VA blasted over unfilled health care positions

Almost 12 percent of the department's total jobs are currently unfilled.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA says it has never been more cooperative with Congress. So why can’t lawmakers get the answers they want?

Growing frustration between the administration's veteran program leaders and Congress could stall the legislative success they've enjoyed in recent years.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead

The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

With deadline looming, lawmakers worry about new VA community care rules

Department officials say they are on track to put new veterans medical rules in place by June, but advocates worry they haven't seen details so far.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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