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VA secretary talks personnel cuts, new initiatives | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.8.25

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins talks cuts in staffing and contracts, spending realignments and more changes as he takes the helm at the VA.
VA secretary talks about the nature of coming cuts to veterans administration

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins talks about the vision behind how the agency will cut tens of thousands of workers without affecting vets.
Hegseth mandates streamlined software acquisition approach in new memo

Hegseth directed DOD components to use the Software Acquisition Pathway in an effort to speed up the process for fielding software-heavy systems.
Congress readies troop pay protections as federal shutdown looms again

If lawmakers do not pass a new budget bill by March 14, funding for most federal programs and serives will run out.