House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cutsVA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan. By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacanciesVA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Trump speech to Congress expected to key on Ukraine, national securityDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 3, 2025.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
