VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
By Richard Sisk
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Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
VA reports big increases in coronavirus deaths, employee cases over the weekend
In addition to the patients, at least 1,100 VA health care employees have tested positive for the virus
Trump says VA won’t collect debts, will extend benefits deadlines amid coronavirus outbreak
The move is designed to ease financial pressures on vets amid the pandemic.
Union calls for administrative leave for employees at regional VA office
Two employees at the Philadelphia-based Veterans Benefits Administration tested positive for COVID-19.
By Andrew Eversden
New York congressman activated to serve in Guard’s coronavirus response
Rep. Max Rose, who served with the Army in Afghanistan, will spend the next few weeks working on Guard missions in New York.
VA to accept non-veteran patients in New York to help with coronavirus response
The move is the first activation of the department's fourth mission to backstop community health care needs in an emergency.
VA leaders warn of workforce shortages, lengthy pandemic as coronavirus cases rise
Department officials in an emergency planning document said medical centers should be prepared for waves of illnesses over the next 18 months.
VA Secretary pledges public coronavirus response won’t compromise focus on veterans
In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said veterans won't lose out on care if the department is called up to provide assistance to civilian health care systems.
How the coronavirus will impact security clearances
Top officials are relaxing the rules for financial hardship that is caused by the coronavirus mitigation efforts.
By Military Times