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VA delays rule change on how it pays veterans’ air ambulance services
Industry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.
Top VA medical post remains unfilled after latest Senate delay
A move to fast-track confirmation of the president's nominee was blocked by a Republican senator on Wednesday.
This week in Congress: Memorial Day marks the start of summer — and a busy month of budget work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 23, 2022.
National Guard officer promotions could speed up under new measure
Guard members wait more than seven months on average for advancement.
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislation
The measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.
This week in Congress: UFO debate flies into Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 16, 2022.
Bill would mandate honorable discharge for troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine mandate
The measure would also upgrade the discharge status of troops already kicked out of the service for refusing to get vaccinated.
VA looks to fill key medical posts, starting with the department’s top health care job
The department has not had a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health in six years.
This week in Congress: House targets June for defense appropriations, authorization work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 2, 2022.
Here’s what we know about the deaths of 3 children at Camp Lejeune
Base officials have confirmed the units where the parents are stationed.
By Karen Jowers
‘Why should we believe your assurances?’ Senators grill privatized housing company officials.
'We're not perfect,' Balfour Beatty official says.
By Karen Jowers