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US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel

Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.

By Bryant Harris

5 weeks ago

Watchdog could subpoena former VA workers under plan approved by Congress

Currently the VA inspector general cannot force former employees to detail problems or crimes they saw during their tenure at the department.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Austin pledges to restock US ammo sent to Ukraine

The U.S. defense secretary assured lawmakers Tuesday he wouldn’t let stockpiles of critical munitions fall below minimum levels, as the Pentagon sends its own weapons to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

19 months ago

Big VA budget boost on track as Senate panel backs $270 billion spending plan

The Senate appropriations committee advanced the spending plan on Wednesday by a bipartisan 25-5 vote.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Should veterans have to pay for VA’s benefits errors?

New legislation would limit how much money VA officials can recoup after making benefits mistakes.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Congress passes last-minute effort to hold VA accountable for GI Bill screw-ups

After a tumultuous fall semester of inaccurate housing stipends for thousands of Post-9/11 GI Bill students, the Senate has passed a bill to hold the Veterans Affairs Department responsible for retroactively fixing these mistakes.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago