Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policiesAfter the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.By Karen Jowers12 days ago
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III6 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 III6 months ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA 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 III8 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 III8 months ago
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
