Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: StudyDepartment leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approachesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freezeAdvocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Senate passes six-month funding bill to avoid government shutdownThe Senate passed the bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Trump's desk.9 months ago