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VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders

VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Senate confirms former VA benefits chief as new deputy secretary

Army veteran Paul Lawrence will serve as the second-ranking leader at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs

President Donald Trump nominated Paul Lawrence to serve as the second-highest leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship

Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.

By Jon Guttman

3 months ago

Veteran who killed Iraqi civilian sentenced to prison for Capitol riot

Edward Richmond Jr. attacked police officers with a metal baton during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

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