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VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics
Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.
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Even with GI Bill, many student vets still need loans to afford college
The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit.
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This week in Congress: 2022 starts with leftover work from 2021
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 10, 2022.
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New in 2022: Unfinished budget work will drag into February
Congress will try to finish the fiscal 2022 budget just as they start work on the fiscal 2023 spending plan.
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Covid surge delayed release of VA’s recommendations for facility closings, expansions
The report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks.
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Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in two years
The 3.2% jobless rate in December was the lowest mark since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden praises Guard response to Jan. 6 attack in fiery anniversary speech
The commander-in-chief’s remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the attack.
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Capitol Police working more closely with DoD ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary
More coordination with Pentagon leaders is one of many security reforms put in place over the last year.
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Copays for veterans mental health care would be waived under new rule
The costs can total up to $50 a visit, creating a financial burden for veterans in distress.
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New in 2022: When will all burn pit victims finally get veterans benefits?
Advocates saw progress on their efforts in 2021, but hope for even more in 2022.
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VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics
Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.
-
Even with GI Bill, many student vets still need loans to afford college
The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit.
-
This week in Congress: 2022 starts with leftover work from 2021
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 10, 2022.
-
New in 2022: Unfinished budget work will drag into February
Congress will try to finish the fiscal 2022 budget just as they start work on the fiscal 2023 spending plan.
-
Covid surge delayed release of VA’s recommendations for facility closings, expansions
The report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks.
-
Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in two years
The 3.2% jobless rate in December was the lowest mark since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
-
Biden praises Guard response to Jan. 6 attack in fiery anniversary speech
The commander-in-chief’s remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the attack.
-
Capitol Police working more closely with DoD ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary
More coordination with Pentagon leaders is one of many security reforms put in place over the last year.
-
Copays for veterans mental health care would be waived under new rule
The costs can total up to $50 a visit, creating a financial burden for veterans in distress.
-
New in 2022: When will all burn pit victims finally get veterans benefits?
Advocates saw progress on their efforts in 2021, but hope for even more in 2022.
-
VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics
Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.
-
Even with GI Bill, many student vets still need loans to afford college
The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit.
-
This week in Congress: 2022 starts with leftover work from 2021
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 10, 2022.
-
New in 2022: Unfinished budget work will drag into February
Congress will try to finish the fiscal 2022 budget just as they start work on the fiscal 2023 spending plan.
-
Covid surge delayed release of VA’s recommendations for facility closings, expansions
The report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks.
-
Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in two years
The 3.2% jobless rate in December was the lowest mark since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
-
Biden praises Guard response to Jan. 6 attack in fiery anniversary speech
The commander-in-chief’s remarks came on the one-year anniversary of the attack.
-
Capitol Police working more closely with DoD ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary
More coordination with Pentagon leaders is one of many security reforms put in place over the last year.
-
Copays for veterans mental health care would be waived under new rule
The costs can total up to $50 a visit, creating a financial burden for veterans in distress.
-
New in 2022: When will all burn pit victims finally get veterans benefits?
Advocates saw progress on their efforts in 2021, but hope for even more in 2022.



