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This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
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VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
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White House names pick for key Pentagon acquisition post
The nomination could be delayed by political fights on Capitol Hill unrelated to the post.
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US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.
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White House pledges caregiver support, but VA program’s future unclear
Family members have been waiting more than a year for the VA to finish reviewing caregiver benefits and support.
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Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate
The Senate rejected 51-48 the bid to scrap the expanded services.
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Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
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Air Force wants to launch programs without having to wait for Congress
The service submitted a legislative proposal requesting authority to start new programs or ramp up existing efforts without waiting for lawmaker approvals.
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Air National Guardsman age not key in Pentagon leaks, Austin says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday in Sweden that the “vast majority” of the U.S. military is young.
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US pledges a new $325 million arms shipment to Ukraine
The Biden administration’s announcement comes in advance of Friday’s multinational Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Germany.
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This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
-
VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
-
White House names pick for key Pentagon acquisition post
The nomination could be delayed by political fights on Capitol Hill unrelated to the post.
-
US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.
-
White House pledges caregiver support, but VA program’s future unclear
Family members have been waiting more than a year for the VA to finish reviewing caregiver benefits and support.
-
Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate
The Senate rejected 51-48 the bid to scrap the expanded services.
-
Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
-
Air Force wants to launch programs without having to wait for Congress
The service submitted a legislative proposal requesting authority to start new programs or ramp up existing efforts without waiting for lawmaker approvals.
-
Air National Guardsman age not key in Pentagon leaks, Austin says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday in Sweden that the “vast majority” of the U.S. military is young.
-
US pledges a new $325 million arms shipment to Ukraine
The Biden administration’s announcement comes in advance of Friday’s multinational Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Germany.
-
This week in Congress: More scrutiny for troubled vets records program
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 24, 2023.
-
VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
-
White House names pick for key Pentagon acquisition post
The nomination could be delayed by political fights on Capitol Hill unrelated to the post.
-
US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.
-
White House pledges caregiver support, but VA program’s future unclear
Family members have been waiting more than a year for the VA to finish reviewing caregiver benefits and support.
-
Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate
The Senate rejected 51-48 the bid to scrap the expanded services.
-
Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.
-
Air Force wants to launch programs without having to wait for Congress
The service submitted a legislative proposal requesting authority to start new programs or ramp up existing efforts without waiting for lawmaker approvals.
-
Air National Guardsman age not key in Pentagon leaks, Austin says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday in Sweden that the “vast majority” of the U.S. military is young.
-
US pledges a new $325 million arms shipment to Ukraine
The Biden administration’s announcement comes in advance of Friday’s multinational Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Germany.



