Big VA budget boost included in controversial spending bill But plans for a $217.5 billion VA budget next year could be stalled by the unrelated debate over how to fund border security.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
Will a smaller defense spending plan pinch military personnel money?A top House Republican wants to add $17 billion to a proposed defense budget plan to restore billions in personnel and training funds.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
What’s a few billion among friends: PODCASTPolitical fallout shelter for the week of March 18, 2019. The White House defense budget plan for fiscal 2020, VA budget, Avengers: Endgame trailer analysis.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould6 years ago
This Trump administration effort to increase military spending is likely to spur controversy. Here’s why.President Donald Trump is eyeing a boost to overseas contingency funds of more than $100 billion for fiscal 2020.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
This week in Congress: Another potential shutdown loomsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2019.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
The military’s lingering readiness problem: Lack of daycareService officials told lawmakers this week that more resources for child care on base would help ease stress on military families.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
