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After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs

The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vets

Critics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

House Democratic leaders hopeful progressive wing won’t derail defense policy bill

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says progressives have a path to vote for the chamber’s annual defense policy bill.

6 years ago

Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

VA privatization latest battleground for congressional rising stars

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw offered starkly different views of today's VA in events this week.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

House newcomers get first taste of Washington’s power games

Welcomed to Washington by tight security and a round of power receptions, the new members of Congress are a younger, more diverse group.

7 years ago