Latest "VA advance appropriations" stories

$270 billion VA budget plan moves ahead, with an eye towards completion in early fall

The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1, a deadline that Congress has rarely met in recent years for their budget bills.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Another big boost for VA funding in latest federal budget deal

The department's budget will swell to almost $217 billion under the spending package.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Big VA budget boost included in controversial spending bill

But plans for a $217.5 billion VA budget next year could be stalled by the unrelated debate over how to fund border security.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Why wait? Advocates push fix for threat to military death payouts

With a possible budget fight looming this fall, supporters are making a new push to resolve the problem grieving military families may face.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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