Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdogCheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plansVA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problemsSoftware handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
GOP senators eye legislative guardrails as VA prepares mass job cutsGOP Senate leaders said they are working with VA officials on ways to ensure that plans to cut 80,000 jobs don't dismantle department services.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freezeAbout two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.By Leo Shane III11 months ago
