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It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policies
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Department leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services.
VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: Study
Department leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Department leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services.
VA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.
VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says
VA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
VA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.
VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sites
Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Abortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end.
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs
The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts.
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
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July 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
The American Service Fellowship will provide 50 students with free tuition for a one-year master's degree program.
Harvard to launch new service fellowship for veterans, federal workers
The American Service Fellowship will provide 50 students with free tuition for a one-year master's degree program.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The American Service Fellowship will provide 50 students with free tuition for a one-year master's degree program.
More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs
More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
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July 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.
White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles
Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.
Opinion: In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.
Why I chose to retire from government service at this time
Opinion: In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Opinion: In this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration.
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.
Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality
Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approaches
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.
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May 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.