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Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights
Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.
Allegations about VA secretary nominee’s past expected to fuel debate during confirmation hearing
A report just hours before his confirmation hearing found support by nominee Robert Wilkie for controversial policies and figures.
VA watchdog accuses leadership of withholding access to employee complaints
In response, the acting VA secretary accused the inspector general of overstepping his authority and hurting the department's image.
More fights set over sweeping veterans reforms just signed into law
The president praised the measure as giving veterans more choice in health care, but officials still need to finalize eligibility rules.
Massive veterans policy bill heads to Trump’s desk, but results will take time
Provisions for new community care rules and caregiver stipend expansion won't happen overnight.
Trump says Democrat should quit over VA nomination brouhaha
A furious President Donald Trump on Saturday called for the resignation of the Democratic senator who assembled and released what he called “false” allegations that scuttled the nomination of the White House doctor who’d been in line to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Embedded mental health providers making a difference for troops, officials say
Top medical officers praised the program at a Senate hearing.
By Karen Jowers