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"Differences Are Narrowing": A Holiday Miracle!

"Differences Are Narrowing": A Holiday Miracle!

Lawmakers wrap up 2024 by compromising on key bills to fund the government and support veterans, caregivers, and their families.

Dole Act, NDAA, & Budget Clocks Keep Ticking

Dole Act, NDAA, & Budget Clocks Keep Ticking

Advocacy efforts and more from veteran groups, the VA, and members of Congress.

HVAC Demands Answers on Shortfall

HVAC Demands Answers on Shortfall

Committee members question VA witnesses on what went wrong and what they are doing to prevent similar false alarms in the future.

It's December in DC ❄️

It's December in DC ❄️

What to watch as the 118th Congress enters its final weeks.

Another Busy Week: VA Hearings & Bills to Watch

Another Busy Week: VA Hearings & Bills to Watch

In the last few days before Thanksgiving recess, we are thankful for the opportunity to pass some key veterans bills and lay the groundwork for next year.

It's (Lame) Duck Season!

It's (Lame) Duck Season!

The 118th Congress returns to wrap up the year after a stressful election.

HVAC Thanks Caregivers & Examines How Congress & the VA Can Help

HVAC Thanks Caregivers & Examines How Congress & the VA Can Help

Lawmakers and witnesses call for the passage of the Elizabeth Dole Act and increasing support for caregivers and their families.

Stopgap Measure on the Table with Funding Deadline & Fly-Out Dates Looming

Stopgap Measure on the Table with Funding Deadline & Fly-Out Dates Looming

Congress in a mad dash to push 3-month continuing resolution through before the week ends.

Health Subcommittee Evaluates the 988 Veterans Crisis Line

Health Subcommittee Evaluates the 988 Veterans Crisis Line

Subcommittee members express concern over technical outages, the effectiveness of remote work for responders, and postvention support.

A Hectic Week for the VA Supplemental, Hearings, Markups, & (Oh Yeah) Funding the Government

A Hectic Week for the VA Supplemental, Hearings, Markups, & (Oh Yeah) Funding the Government

The House is preparing to vote early this week on the $3 billion VA supplemental bill, lawmakers stall out on partisan CR push, and JD Vance speaks in favor of community care.

HVAC Scrutinizes Leadership & Accountability at the VA

HVAC Scrutinizes Leadership & Accountability at the VA

VA witnesses answer questions about the budget shortfall, the bonus scandal, patient safety at VA medical centers, hiring freezes, and more...

Danielle Forand
Danielle Forand
Congress Faces the VA's Budget Shortfall & Funding Deadlines

Congress Faces the VA's Budget Shortfall & Funding Deadlines

Welcome back from recess. Congress is set to consider a VA supplemental funding bill as the legislative calendar approaches its end, lawmakers prep for the shutdown deadline... Welcome back from recess. Congress is set to consider a VA supplemental funding bill as the legislative calendar approaches its end, lawmakers prep for the shutdown deadline...