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House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VA
The VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.
Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead
House lawmakers passed a series of nine veterans-themed bills in advance of Memorial Day,
Vets groups vow to pressure Congress into following through on hard-won legislation
With the major battles over, these groups plan to dedicate themselves in 2019 to implementing these hard-fought bills and finding solutions for problems that have arisen with some of their provisions.
By Joshua Axelrod
Vets could soon get free child care during medical treatment
The Veterans Affairs Department could soon provide free child care for veterans undergoing treatment for mental health and other medical issues — a move some lawmakers hope will make it easier for veterans to get help.
By Natalie Gross
IAVA founder Rieckhoff stepping down from group’s top job
The Army veteran has served as the group's top leader since it's founding in 2005.
New session means more turnover for House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
More than half of the panel's members are new to veterans policy issues, following a trend in recent years.
Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.
On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Now that President Trump’s signature has made them law, here’s what they mean for veterans and military families.
By Natalie Gross
Israel defense aid bill snared in shutdown showdown
The way ahead is unclear for a bill to impose new sanctions on Syria, boost security assistance to Israel and reauthorize defense cooperation with Jordan.
By Joe Gould
Former VA secretaries spar over ‘blue water’ Navy benefits
Four former VA leaders are urging lawmakers to reject the plan, while former VA Secretary David Shulkin is arguing for it.
Defense bill would kill whales, Democrats say
119 Democrats want to preserve wildlife protections that would be weakened by the House's FY19 NDAA.
By Joe Gould
Corker to fight Trump tariffs with new bill
Should President Donald Trump have to get congressional approval for his recent steel and aluminum tariffs? A member of the president's own party is leading such a charge.
By Joe Gould