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VA to get $300B, its biggest budget ever, under federal spending deal

If approved, it will be the largest annual spending plan ever for the department.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls

VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators

Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Veterans Affairs budget would get another big boost under White House’s 2023 spending plan

Administration officials are pushing for a 20 percent increase in VA program funding for next fiscal year.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

The services aren’t screening for suicide risk and assuring resources for separating troops, IG finds

The Defense Department inspector general released its findings Friday.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

VA gets big funding increase in final fiscal 2021 budget deal

The department's budget will rise to $243 billion in 2021, nearly double what it was a decade ago.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

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