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This week in Congress: House defense budget debates on display
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 12, 2020.
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Pentagon leaders face grilling today on use of military in unrest
Today's House hearing will provide the first congressional testimony by Esper and Milley since March 4.
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Police fatally shoot gunman at VA hospital in Milwaukee
A man armed with a shotgun was killed by police as he tried to enter a Milwaukee veterans hospital, according to Department of Veterans Affairs officials.
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Disabled Army veteran committed for shooting 2 in Florida ER
A disabled Army veteran convicted of shooting and wounding two people inside a Florida veterans clinic has been committed to a mental health care facility for 25 years.
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US government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates, particularly among veterans
The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and acknowledge daily stresses in people's lives.
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Tulane University receives $12.5 million grant to treat brain injuries and PTSD in veterans
Tulane University received $12.5 million for a new center to diagnose and treat PTSD and TBI in military veterans, according to a university press release.
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VA reports nearly 5,000 active cases of COVID-19 among VA patients
The number of active patients has more than tripled from the start of June.
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VA budget passes House panel
Veterans Affairs programs would see a hefty funding boost in fiscal 2021 under plans advanced by House.
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This week in Congress: Resuming delayed defense, VA budget fights
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of July 6, 2020.
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Will the VA’s hiring gains be maintained post-pandemic?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has long faced hiring shortages for critical healthcare positions.
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