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Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights
Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.
Adding high blood pressure to list of presumptive Agent Orange illnesses a key focus for lawmakers this year
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman said he is dismayed that the issue hasn't already been settled.
Sen. Jon Tester takes defense appropriations gavel
A Montana Democratic will chair the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, handing new clout over the defense budget to a state with nuclear weapons interests.
VA to start distributing coronavirus vaccines soon, but at limited sites and in limited numbers
About 73,000 doses are expected to reach 37 VA sites later this month.
VA plans for vaccine distribution unclear as coronavirus cases continue to climb
More than 100,000 patients connected to VA have tested positive for the virus in the last eight months.
Military absentee ballots on their way this week for US Senate runoff races in Georgia
It's not too late to register to vote in Georgia, and to request an absentee ballot for the runoff elections, if Georgia is your home of record.
By Karen Jowers
Plans for vets suicide prevention training, new three-digit emergency mental health crisis line signed into law
President Donald Trump finalized the measures on Saturday evening.
Democrats accuse VA secretary of campaigning for Trump, GOP on official time
The lawmakers say Wilkie may have violated the Hatch Act with recent appearances that coincided with Republican campaign events.
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus join USO’s 1st comics convention
Programming will run from noon on Oct. 6 until the night of Oct. 8.
By J.D. Simkins