Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
