White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology rolesKaren Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearingVA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
With eyes on Trump, Senate votes to make NATO withdrawal harderWith Trump leading the Republican primary polls, the Senate approved an NDAA amendment that would require Congress to approve any NATO withdrawal.By Bryant Harris2 years ago
VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Big AUKUS news coming, but Hill and allies see tech sharing snagsBritain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris3 years ago
