by Military Times | Mar 29, 2022
Veterans Affairs programs would see a 31% increase in funding under the White House budget plan for fiscal 2023 released on Monday, pushing the department’s spending total above $300 billion for the first time. The department has seen steady increases annually as...
by Christian Southards | Mar 4, 2022
On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 with bipartisan support. The bill is widely supported by veteran service organizations like The American Legion and was co-sponsored by 25 U.S....
by Christian Southards | Mar 4, 2022
On Feb. 25, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a new bill to the House of Representatives that would improve health care services for elderly veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services...
by Christian Southards | Mar 2, 2022
On Feb. 25, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued updated goals for its ongoing efforts to combat homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The federal department now plans to place more than 1,500 California veterans into permanent housing by the end of...
by Christian Southards | Feb 24, 2022
A Feb. 23 report published by the Associated Press asks whether soldiers and family members stationed at the now-defunct Fort Ord U.S. Army base near Salinas, California were exposed to toxic chemicals, possibly leading to serious medical conditions such as cancer...
