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Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.
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Major overhaul in how the military handles sexual misconduct cases may finally happen
Several key critics of the proposal are now supportive of the change due to a lack of progress on the issue from military leaders.
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Biden budget delay blows up Hill defense schedule
Senate work on the annual defense authorization bill will be delayed until midsummer because of the ongoing wait for President Joe Biden’s federal budget outline, a delay that could complicate a host of military personnel policy and procurement plans.
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Biden says US withdrawal from Afghanistan shows ‘American leadership’
All U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country by Sept. 11.
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Sweeping health and benefits changes could come soon for vets suffering toxic exposure ills
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman said he wants a comprehensive legislative plan on the issue by the end of May.
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VA officials see dip in vaccine appointments, urge vets to get doses
VA has administered about 5 million shots in the last five months but has seen a decrease in appointments in recent weeks.
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This week in Congress: Biden’s first address to lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 26, 2021.
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NCAA leader nominated for VA deputy secretary post
Donald Remy, an Army veteran and chief operating officer for the sports league, was picked to serve as the second-highest official in VA.
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Advocates renew push to end the military’s remarriage penalty for spouses of fallen troops
Under current law, surviving spouses can lost access to a host of military benefits if they remarry before age 55 .
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Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.
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Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.
-
Major overhaul in how the military handles sexual misconduct cases may finally happen
Several key critics of the proposal are now supportive of the change due to a lack of progress on the issue from military leaders.
-
Biden budget delay blows up Hill defense schedule
Senate work on the annual defense authorization bill will be delayed until midsummer because of the ongoing wait for President Joe Biden’s federal budget outline, a delay that could complicate a host of military personnel policy and procurement plans.
-
Biden says US withdrawal from Afghanistan shows ‘American leadership’
All U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country by Sept. 11.
-
Sweeping health and benefits changes could come soon for vets suffering toxic exposure ills
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman said he wants a comprehensive legislative plan on the issue by the end of May.
-
VA officials see dip in vaccine appointments, urge vets to get doses
VA has administered about 5 million shots in the last five months but has seen a decrease in appointments in recent weeks.
-
This week in Congress: Biden’s first address to lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 26, 2021.
-
NCAA leader nominated for VA deputy secretary post
Donald Remy, an Army veteran and chief operating officer for the sports league, was picked to serve as the second-highest official in VA.
-
Advocates renew push to end the military’s remarriage penalty for spouses of fallen troops
Under current law, surviving spouses can lost access to a host of military benefits if they remarry before age 55 .
-
Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.
-
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
Former military leaders with Operation Protect Democracy will now advocate for more voting access for all Americans, not just troops.
-
Major overhaul in how the military handles sexual misconduct cases may finally happen
Several key critics of the proposal are now supportive of the change due to a lack of progress on the issue from military leaders.
-
Biden budget delay blows up Hill defense schedule
Senate work on the annual defense authorization bill will be delayed until midsummer because of the ongoing wait for President Joe Biden’s federal budget outline, a delay that could complicate a host of military personnel policy and procurement plans.
-
Biden says US withdrawal from Afghanistan shows ‘American leadership’
All U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country by Sept. 11.
-
Sweeping health and benefits changes could come soon for vets suffering toxic exposure ills
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee chairman said he wants a comprehensive legislative plan on the issue by the end of May.
-
VA officials see dip in vaccine appointments, urge vets to get doses
VA has administered about 5 million shots in the last five months but has seen a decrease in appointments in recent weeks.
-
This week in Congress: Biden’s first address to lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 26, 2021.
-
NCAA leader nominated for VA deputy secretary post
Donald Remy, an Army veteran and chief operating officer for the sports league, was picked to serve as the second-highest official in VA.
-
Advocates renew push to end the military’s remarriage penalty for spouses of fallen troops
Under current law, surviving spouses can lost access to a host of military benefits if they remarry before age 55 .
-
Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.



