Latest "fy23 budget" stories

The Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen Nov. 4, 2022.

Congress finalizes full year budget for VA, Department of Defense

The $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Sailor jailed for fatal Japanese crash will get pay, benefits restored

Lt. Ridge Alkonis was sentenced to three years in prison for killing two Japanese citizens in a car crash in 2021.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

All WWII vets would get VA medical benefits under budget bill

The $1.7 trillion spending measure also includes the creation of a "Buddy Check Week" to help prevent veterans suicides.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Defense spending to rise by 9% in Congress’ FY23 budget deal

The money is part of a larger $1.7 trillion spending plan for federal operations.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

10 months ago

This week in Congress: Budget deal remains elusive as shutdown looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 12, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Plans for $300 billion VA budget on track after senators back big spending boost

But when the plan could be voted on by Congress remains unclear.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago