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VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.

By Leo Shane III

14 hours ago

Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year

The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.

By Leo Shane III

30 hours ago

New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

Trump said European allies would buy “billions and billions” of dollars of U.S. military equipment to be transferred to Ukraine.

By Illia Novikov, AP

4 days ago

Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.

By Noah Robertson

7 days ago

VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs

More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

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