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VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
The new statement will note VA's goal is "to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.”
Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
"We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”
Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men
Efforts to update the VA motto to gender-neutral wording have stalled over the past year.
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislation
The measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.
Sweeping burn pit benefits bill set for House vote next week
The measure could provide new veterans benefits to as many as one in every five living veterans.
Vets groups worry military sexual assault reforms will be dropped from Congress’ defense bill plans
Both House and Senate lawmakers earlier this year backed major changes in how serious crimes are prosecuted, but the proposal still faces hurdles to becoming law.
New disability benefits for burn pit victims may still take time to process
Veterans Affairs leaders still need to finalize rules regarding the benefits change, which could affect millions of individuals.
Major veterans groups call for VA secretary’s ouster following damning report
Wilkie is facing criticism for his handling of a sexual assault complaint at a department medical center.
How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform
For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.
By Jared Morgan
How will Trump and Biden handle veterans issues? Here’s what they told us.
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden answer questions from veterans organizations about policy issues affecting the veterans community.
IAVA and the Leadership Conference on the US Postal Service
Civil rights and veterans organization leaders urge voters to contact their representatives to support the Postal Service against attacks by the administration.
By Vanita Gupta and Jeremy Butler