Defense and Veterans

VA must provide plan to correct employee, contractor screening problems, says Moran

Leadership at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is failing to adequately screen employees and contractors and U.S. Sen.…

1 month ago

Steil seeks status update on deployment of Electronic Health Record Modernization

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) requested that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) update him on the status of…

2 months ago

Moran, Cassidy lead bipartisan contingent in urging data-sharing on military career options

U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) led a dozen of their colleagues in encouraging the U.S. Department…

2 months ago

Hoeven urges Air Force to support Airmen in extreme cold weather locations

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) urged the Secretary of the Air Force this week to help address mental health problems…

2 months ago

DOD must address national security concerns in proposed emissions rule, say Lucas, Obernolte

U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee leaders Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) seek more information regarding how…

2 months ago

Latta questions NTIA, DOD on plans for studying wireless spectrum

U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) requested that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the U.S. Department of Defense…

2 months ago

Blackburn’s bill would set safe-to-report sexual assault policies for Coast Guard

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently cosponsored bipartisan legislation to establish a safe-to-report policy within the U.S. Coast Guard to…

2 months ago

Salazar, 18 colleagues urge VA to provide veterans with appropriate disability benefits

United States military veterans who developed cancer and other health conditions after exposure to a toxic herbicide during their service…

2 months ago

McMorris Rodgers’ bill would give amputees equal treatment in Armed Forces

Individuals who have a non-service-connected amputation should still be able to serve in the United States Armed Forces as medical…

2 months ago

Valadao bill to help disabled veterans access VA services

U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) sponsored bipartisan legislation on Feb. 13 to create a permanent advisory committee within the Department…

3 months ago

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