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A reflection of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., is seen in a window Nov. 4, 2022.

This week in Congress: Budget deal remains elusive as shutdown looms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 12, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package

The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.

By Bryant Harris

14 months ago

Trump signs the largest VA budget ever

In fiscal 2019, total VA spending will exceed $200 billion for the first time.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA funding dispute sidelines Congress’ appropriations progress

A $1.6 billion dispute over veterans health care spending is jeopardizing progress on hundreds of billions more in planned fiscal 2019 spending.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Lawmakers rip ‘unwise’ use of military lawyers in border crisis

U.S. lawmakers want to reverse a decision to send military lawyers to help prosecute immigration cases.

By Joe Gould

5 years ago

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