The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed. Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations. Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is. Nominee Anthony Tata offered a partial apology for past comments attacking Democrats and Trump critics as traitors. Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death. The administration framed the budget as a 13% increase, but that includes a spending package Congress has yet to pass. VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War continues to shape Americans' lives. Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans. Load More
