Personnel spending cuts won’t help military readiness, key lawmaker warns
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith said he doesn't see pay cuts or benefits trims as a good solution to reducing defense spending.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith said he doesn't see pay cuts or benefits trims as a good solution to reducing defense spending.
Gil Cisneros is a Navy veteran who served two terms as a Democratic representative from California.
Under the move, Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits won't count against GI Bill payouts later on.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 12, 2021.
The incident again raises concerns about a culture of misogyny and abuse at VA.
Total department spending is expected to top more than $250 billion in fiscal 2022.
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
About 10,000 riders are expected to take part in the veterans advocacy event next month.
Researchers argued for more aggressive intervention to help veterans experiencing homelessness.
The Government Accountability Office said more oversight is needed to make sure staffing and responsibilities need to be more carefully watched.