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House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year

The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Bollinger ready to vie for US, Canada, Finland icebreaker contracts

The company will build Polar Security Cutters for the U.S. as it signs an icebreaker pact with Canada and Finland.

By Bryant Harris

18 months ago

As more NATO countries meet spending targets, some push to raise goals

Over 2/3 of NATO allies now meet the minimum defense spending requirement but some are pushing to raise the target amid uncertainty over Russia and Trump.

By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson

18 months ago