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Veterans advocates push for another big boost in VA funding next year
Congress has pproved steady annual funding increases for VA opertions for more than 20 years.
Growing up in the shadow of 9/11: What military kids want you to know
It is vital to pause and reflect upon how we, as a nation, can best support military children, particularly those with a parent who is a wounded, ill, or fallen servicemember.
By Kerry Irvin
Millions of vets could get new benefits under toxic exposure legislation. But can it become law?
A pair of bills dealing with burn pit exposure, Agent Orange illnesses and more are slowly working through Capitol Hill.
Big six veterans groups ask Trump to fire VA Secretary Wilkie immediately
The groups' say they have lost faith in the ability of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to lead the department.
Major veterans groups call for VA secretary’s ouster following damning report
Wilkie is facing criticism for his handling of a sexual assault complaint at a department medical center.
How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform
For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.
By Jared Morgan
How will Trump and Biden handle veterans issues? Here’s what they told us.
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden answer questions from veterans organizations about policy issues affecting the veterans community.
VA is poised to get its largest budget ever, but is it enough?
Advocates say the administration's plan for fiscal 2021 fall about $4 billion short of the needs of America's veterans.
Senate Dems blast OMB for delaying VA decision on new Agent Orange presumptives
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee members have written the Trump administration to press for a decision on proposed Agent Orange presumptive diseases.
By Patricia Kime