Latest "house appropriations" stories

Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

3 days ago

VA won’t restart health records overhaul until next summer, if at all

Multiple House lawmakers expressed doubt that the expensive vets records project can be saved.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

GOP bill bans military abortions, transgender care, diversity work

The $826.5 billion spending plan is likely to face strong resistance from the White House and Senate Democrats.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA

The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

This week in Congress: NDAA, defense budget drafts on the horizon

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 17, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago