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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.
This Compass Call squadron was deployed in Afghanistan for 20 years. Here’s their inside story.
The EC-130H Compass Call worked behind the scenes for two decades in Afghanistan, from supporting the arrival of special forces, to the bin Laden raid and the Kabul evacuation.
Top VA medical post remains unfilled after latest Senate delay
A move to fast-track confirmation of the president's nominee was blocked by a Republican senator on Wednesday.
Deal on toxic exposure bill includes more VA staff, dozens of new VA medical clinics
The sweeping bill could be one of the most expensive and most impactful veterans policy measures approved by Congress in years.
Lawmakers move to guarantee cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits
Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.
Watchdog could subpoena former VA workers under plan approved by Congress
Currently the VA inspector general cannot force former employees to detail problems or crimes they saw during their tenure at the department.
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislation
The measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.
Senate leaders promise vote on expanding benefits for burn pit victims
The sweeping bill has been stalled in the Senate over concerns related to cost and potential workload burdens on Veterans Affairs workers.
Dozens of VA medical centers slated for closure, total rebuilds under new infrastructure plan
The plan still must be reviewed by an independent commission and approved by Congress before changes start to go into effect.
Plan to give new benefits to burn pits victims passes House, faces difficult path ahead
The move comes just days after President Joe Biden urged Congress to provide more help for veterans suffering from the toxic smoke.
No changes coming to US nuclear posture after Russian threat
In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear orders to his forces, the top military officer responsible for America’s nuclear arsenal has not made any moves of its own.
By Joe Gould