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Senators rally to boost defense spending, with $1 billion for Taiwan

A bipartisan group of senators seeks to boost defense spending beyond the debt ceiling cap amid resistance from House Republicans.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Spending plan for vets programs gets Senate support, but fights loom

The $320 billion spending plan matches a deal made by White House officials and House Republican lawmakers.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA gets new benefits chief after two years of waiting

Josh Jacobs has served as the acting benefits secretary since last summer.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

VA plans to deploy new health records to more sites in June

The program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

Concerns over VA electronic health records mount after another system problem

A system issue forced the health records offline for a day last week, disrupting medical operations at a Washington state site.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus

Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago