Leo Shane III
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Vets employment improves as national jobless rate worsens
The jobless rate among all veterans fell to 2.5% last month, according to federal estimates. → Read More
This week in Congress: A full slate of leaders for VA
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 13. → Read More
VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries. → Read More
5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee
A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack. → Read More
Sailor jailed for fatal Japanese crash will get pay, benefits restored
Lt. Ridge Alkonis was sentenced to three years in prison for killing two Japanese citizens in a car crash in 2021. → Read More
Defense policy bill with COVID vaccine repeal heads to Biden’s desk
The measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month. → Read More
US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee help
White House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees. → Read More
Expansion of VA caregiver program to all eras of service remains set for October
But the timeline for other fixes to the program is uncertain. → Read More
This week in Congress: Lawmakers look for more ways to help Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week oh July 25, 2022. → Read More
Former national security staff blast Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 as harmful to democracy
Officials said they found no evidence Trump spoke with Guard officials to help secure the Capitol amid the insurrection attempt. → Read More
After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader
The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017. → Read More
The military may be required to start tracking suicides by job assignments
In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks. → Read More
House defunds VA hospital closure commission in budget plan
The $5 million for commission operations would be shifted to homeless veterans support programs instead. → Read More
Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring. → Read More
Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs. → Read More
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments. → Read More
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn't aimed specifically at military individuals. → Read More
This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022. → Read More
This week in Congress: Full House debate looms on the annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 11, 2022. → Read More
New federal protections on abortion access won’t change military policies
Military treatment facilities have completed fewer than 100 abortions in the past five calendar years, and only include cases related to rape, incest or pregnancies that would have killed the mother. → Read More