Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
VA programs would see a 13 percent funding boost under Trump’s fiscal 2021 budget planIf enacted, the proposal would make VA the second-largest federal agency in terms of discretionary spending.By Leo Shane III4 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 III4 years ago