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Leo Shane III
Deputy Editor
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
All Stories By Leo
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New life insurance program for disabled vets to launch in January
The program won't require any medical exams for veterans 80 years old and younger.
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SecDef tells Congress to get a military budget done already
Lloyd Austin said another short-term budget extension will cause a host of problems for his department.
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Lawsuit accuses VA of racial discrimination in benefits decisions
VA records show that over the past 20 years, Black veterans' disability claims were rejected at a higher rate than claims by white veterans.
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New mental health scholarships designed to counter VA staff shortfalls
VA will provide two years of graduate level tuition in exchange for a promise to work at a Vet Center for six years.
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VA stands by abortion policy after legal threats from state leaders
Republican state attorneys general vow to take the department to court over its decision to provide abortion access.
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Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
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VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
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Lawmaker pushes plan to cap attorney fees for Camp Lejeune lawsuits
VA officials and veterans advocates have warned that many veterans may be taken advantage of by lawyers filing suits related to water contamination there.
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