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This week in Congress: House hearing to focus on VA abortion policy
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 12, 2022.
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Lawmakers push for DOD to allow recruits with HIV to join the military
The group argues that modern medicine allows would-be recruits to monitor and control the virus.
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Advocates draw battle lines ahead of looming VA abortion fight
Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks.
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Partisan attacks on military hurt force readiness, top senator warns
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed said lawmakers may be damaging military retention and recruiting efforts with their public comments.
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Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.
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White House dismisses criticism of Marines’ presence at Biden speech
The speech was “standing up for democracy, not political,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
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VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
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Veterans unemployment improves even as national rate worsens slightly
Employment estimates for younger veterans fell in August to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic.
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US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help
White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.
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Vets can apply for all PACT Act benefits now after VA speeds up law
Congress said officials could wait until 2026 to handle some claims, but White House officials have ordered VA to move faster.
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This week in Congress: House hearing to focus on VA abortion policy
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 12, 2022.
-
Lawmakers push for DOD to allow recruits with HIV to join the military
The group argues that modern medicine allows would-be recruits to monitor and control the virus.
-
Advocates draw battle lines ahead of looming VA abortion fight
Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks.
-
Partisan attacks on military hurt force readiness, top senator warns
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed said lawmakers may be damaging military retention and recruiting efforts with their public comments.
-
Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.
-
White House dismisses criticism of Marines’ presence at Biden speech
The speech was “standing up for democracy, not political,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
-
VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
-
Veterans unemployment improves even as national rate worsens slightly
Employment estimates for younger veterans fell in August to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic.
-
US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help
White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.
-
Vets can apply for all PACT Act benefits now after VA speeds up law
Congress said officials could wait until 2026 to handle some claims, but White House officials have ordered VA to move faster.
-
This week in Congress: House hearing to focus on VA abortion policy
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 12, 2022.
-
Lawmakers push for DOD to allow recruits with HIV to join the military
The group argues that modern medicine allows would-be recruits to monitor and control the virus.
-
Advocates draw battle lines ahead of looming VA abortion fight
Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks.
-
Partisan attacks on military hurt force readiness, top senator warns
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed said lawmakers may be damaging military retention and recruiting efforts with their public comments.
-
Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA
The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.
-
White House dismisses criticism of Marines’ presence at Biden speech
The speech was “standing up for democracy, not political,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
-
VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
-
Veterans unemployment improves even as national rate worsens slightly
Employment estimates for younger veterans fell in August to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic.
-
US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help
White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.
-
Vets can apply for all PACT Act benefits now after VA speeds up law
Congress said officials could wait until 2026 to handle some claims, but White House officials have ordered VA to move faster.



