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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.
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Biden nominates former California congressman to take over Pentagon’s personnel office
Gil Cisneros is a Navy veteran who served two terms as a Democratic representative from California.
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Change allows extra GI Bill benefits for some disabled vets
Under the move, Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits won't count against GI Bill payouts later on.
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This week in Congress: First fights over Biden’s budget plan
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 12, 2021.
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VA staffer used medical records to stalk and harass female vet, lawmakers demand reforms
The incident again raises concerns about a culture of misogyny and abuse at VA.
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VA to see another big spending boost under Biden’s first budget plan
Total department spending is expected to top more than $250 billion in fiscal 2022.
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Military pay and readiness won’t be hurt by flat defense budget plan, White House promises
The $715 billion defense spending plan for fiscal 2022 is expected to face intense scrutiny from Congress in coming months.
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Memorial Day veterans’ motorcycle ride set to return in May, if Pentagon approves
About 10,000 riders are expected to take part in the veterans advocacy event next month.
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Finding housing for veterans without homes could cut emergency care costs: study
Researchers argued for more aggressive intervention to help veterans experiencing homelessness.
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VA suicide prevention staff face burnout as workload rises, watchdog warns
The Government Accountability Office said more oversight is needed to make sure staffing and responsibilities need to be more carefully watched.
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