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VA dismisses over 1,000 employees as part of probationary worker purge

Department leaders promised the dismissals will not hurt veterans’ benefits or medical care and will save almost $100 million annually.
Protestors demand VA oppose Trump efforts to trim federal workforce

Several dozen union members and VA employees rallied outside the department headquarters amid fears of staff cuts and funding reductions for the agency.
Watchdog agency’s closure could lead to more military financial scams

The White House moved to close the Consumer Financial Protection Board, which fielded 100,000 consumer complaints every month from veterans and troops.
‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier

In 2004, David Bellavia was clearing homes in Iraq when he was caught in a battle. He recalls the experience, and explains how courage can be found anywhere.