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Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans’ and
Veterans' Disability, Education Benefits Could Be Held Up if Senate Doesn't Vote to Fill $3B Shortfall by Friday
A $3 billion hole in veterans benefits funding is closer to being filled, but the Friday deadline to fix the issue without potentially disrupting payments to veterans is fast approaching, with lingering questions about whether the Senate can act quickly enough.
Senate passes $3 billion VA spending patch, addressing urgent budget shortfall
The Senate passed an emergency bill on Thursday to address a nearly $3 billion shortfall that the Department of Veterans Affairs is facing, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill passed by voice vote which would allocate about $2.
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans’ checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action.
Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits
VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.
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Veterans Affairs has work to do on its clean environment plan
"Health care in the United States apparently contributes to about 10% of greenhouse gases," Jennifer Baptiste said.
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Former San Antonio Veterans Affairs contracting official sentenced in bribery case
A former Veterans Affairs contracting official from San Antonio was sentenced to four years probation and six months of home ...
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Veterans Affairs awards $1.4 million to organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $1.4 million to community organizations in Pennsylvania in efforts ...
Pa. Veterans Affairs recognizes employees who have made a ‘tremendous positive impact’
The Pa. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs recognized more than 50 employees for exemplary work serving service ...
Work continues in AL to prevent suicide among veterans
Stressful life events and mental health conditions can put you at a greater risk for suicide. Groups here in our state are ...
Senators Wyden and Merkley secure millions for teen, veteran mental health services
Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with YouthLine volunteers about the importance of taking care of your mental ...
CT Veterans Affairs hosts ‘Stand Down’ event to provide essential services to veterans
Connecticut Veterans Affairs hosted its annual "Stand Down" event Friday, which provides essential services for veterans and ...
State veterans affairs commissioner to resign at the end of the year
The commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is resigning following criticisms from Gov. Kay Ivey.
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VA grant to expand local veterans cemetery
More room is about to be made for United States military veterans, their spouses and eligible dependents at the Georgia ...
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Senate approves $3 billion in emergency funding to cover VA shortfall
The Senate on Thursday adopted an emergency spending bill to fill a nearly $3 billion shortfall in the Department of Veterans ...