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Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
VA extends debt collection relief until the end of 2022
Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt.
Senate ‘likely’ to move defense bill this week, Schumer says
The Senate is “likely” to vote on its long-delayed annual defense policy bill this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says.
By Joe Gould
New loan forgiveness program needs veterans to help spread the news to peers, fellow troops
Tens of thousands of individuals in the military community could have student loans erased if they are eligible.
This week in Congress: Only four weeks of legislative work left in 2021
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 1, 2021.
No money to pay troops if debt ceiling deal doesn’t happen, defense secretary warns
The U.S. is due to run out of cash reserves on Oct. 18.
VA resumes collection of debts from benefits overpayments, medical co-pays
About 600,000 veterans owe money to the department.
A debt limit default looms. Here’s why the Pentagon should be concerned.
A lack of progress on America's debt ceiling risks an economic meltdown.
By Joe Gould
More than 178,000 troops may be eligible for this student loan debt forgiveness benefit, watchdog says
Few troops have applied. But of those who have, most have been denied. More info from DoD could help.
By Karen Jowers
VA suspends debt collections through September 2021
VA officials had stopped collecting the money last spring, but were allowed to resume at the start of this year.
Storm clouds await Pentagon’s request for defense industry cash injection
Though the Pentagon is hunting for billions of dollars in a future package to combat the coronavirus pandemic, it looks like the next massive relief bill will be swamped in a partisan fight.
By Joe Gould