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LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinic
The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests.
House Dem introduces bill to reinstate veterans after federal layoffs
The bill is unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House but shows how Democrats are trying to harness public backlash to DOGE.
VFW condemns federal layoffs as ‘indiscriminately harming’ veterans
Veterans accounted for 30% of the federal workforce in 2021. "These veterans are now being told their skills are no longer useful," the VFW commander said.
VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions
About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.
VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforce
In his first public address to a veterans group, Doug Collins outlined plans to broaden VA benefits and cut back bureaucracy.
Troops’ new tax-saving health care benefit enrollment starts March 3
Co-pays, condoms, menstrual care products and pregnancy tests are among the more than 300 eligible health care expenses.
By Karen Jowers
VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs
President Donald Trump nominated Paul Lawrence to serve as the second-highest leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families
Military families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.
By Karen Jowers
New director of Concerned Veterans for America aims for more influence
John Vick takes over the veterans advocacy group whose alumni include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
VA deems over 130 occupations ineligible for deferred resignation plan
Most VA nurses, doctors and other staff caring for vets are ineligible for the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, according to a VA email.
Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums
Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.
By Karen Jowers