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Senate rejects competing funding bills, increasing shutdown risk

The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1.

5 days ago

Senators seek to make it easier for VA to exhume ‘disgraced’ veterans

A proposed bill would give VA more latitude to exhume the remains of veterans convicted of serious crimes who are buried in national cemeteries.

By Karen Jowers

7 days ago

DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds

More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.

By Karen Jowers

13 days ago

Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report

Fewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

US Air Force may keep Minuteman III nukes operating until 2050: Report

The LGM-35A Sentinel has run into severe cost overruns and schedule delays that could force the Air Force to keep Minuteman IIIs operational years longer.

By Stephen Losey

14 days ago

Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC

Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago