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Tens of thousands of VA workers left out of family leave benefits could soon see a fix

Separate pieces of legislation would give VA medical staff the same parental leave benefits as other government workers.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

House passes ‘progressive’ defense bill, 377-48

The compromise 2020 NDAA passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote.

By Joe Gould

6 years ago

Defense policy deal creates Space Force, sidesteps border wall controversy

Lawmakers involved in annual defense authorization negotiations finalized a sweeping deal late Monday.

By Joe Gould

6 years ago

This week in Congress: The big defense authorization bill is finally finished

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 9, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

House votes to curb Trump’s war powers, challenging Senate to act

The House has passed legislation with limits on President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran without the consent of Congress.

By Joe Gould

6 years ago

Military budget showdown set as Democrats advance authorization bill over GOP objections

The $733 billion military policy bill includes a host of progressive priorities, including limits on the nuclear weapons arsenal and new rules for transgender recruits.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

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