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Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest
Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.
Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans
Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.
By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.
Waiting for Congress, Mnuchin makes 2nd emergency debt move
In a letter to congressional leaders, Mnuchin said he will not be able to fully invest in a large civil service retirement and disability fund.
By Martin Crutsinger