Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Veterans advocates push for another big boost in VA funding next yearCongress has pproved steady annual funding increases for VA opertions for more than 20 years.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Vets tap businesses for VA disability claims help, but there’s a costThousands of veterans work with for-profit firms to apply for disability benefits. Veterans advocates call the practice predatory and possibly illegal.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lagsMore than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Will Dems change Senate rules to push ahead military nominations? Efforts to force Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end confirmation blockade have yet to yield results.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Vets groups push for another hefty increase to VA’s budget next yearAdvocates are pushing a boost in VA discretionary funding to expand health care services for elderly vets and improve aging buildings.By Leo Shane III14 months ago