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VA programs at the center of Congress' latest health care battle

A plan to change rules regarding veterans seeking community medical care at government expense could have a wide-reaching impact on the national health care debate.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Lawmakers unveil planned VA health reforms, but department leaders want more

Proposals before Congress would allow more veterans to seek care at private-sector doctors' offices with VA officials picking up the bill.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Outside conservative groups entering the fight over VA health care reforms

In a letter to House lawmakers, a new coalition of mostly non-veterans groups are advocating for sweeping changes to VA health care.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

This week in Congress: Starting debate on VA health reforms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 23.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Federal union slams VA health reforms as dangerous for vets

AFGE officials said the new Vets CARE plan would send billions in needed funds from VA accounts to private-sector physicians.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA releases plans for sweeping health care overhaul

The plan would ease rules concerning veterans seeking medical appointments outside the VA system at government expense, potentially sending tens of thousands of them into the private sector for care.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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