Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote
A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.
By Patricia Kime
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.
By Natalie Oliverio
GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
The inquiry follows the VFW's use of a "firing squad" cartoon to support preserving veterans benefits.
By Military Times staff
House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation
A bill that encompasses two popular pieces of legislation — the Major Richard Star Act and the Love Lives On Act — has been stalled.
By Patricia Kime
Pentagon bows to criticism, admitting ‘mistake’ over new religious list
The Pentagon revised its abridged list of officially recognized faith affiliations after Utah lawmakers balked at the omission of Mormonism.
By Tanya Noury
Military pay raises, changes to housing allowance included in House-passed $1.15 trillion defense budget
After controversial amendment votes, a House committee advanced a bill early Friday morning that would authorize the largest defense budget in history.
By Patricia Kime