Lawmakers move to block effort to privatize military commissaries
Lawmakers have moved to prevent the Defense Department from privatizing military commissaries as part of Congress’ proposed compromise defense policy bill.
By Karen Jowers
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Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense bill
The proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.
By Patricia Kime
Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive
As survivors fade, their descendants and the public are increasingly turning to other ways of learning about the bombing.
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost.
By Patricia Kime
VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
By Richard Sisk
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in business
VA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.
By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse