Leo Shane III
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White House names pick for key Pentagon acquisition post
The nomination could be delayed by political fights on Capitol Hill unrelated to the post. → Read More
This week in Congress: Military personnel plans take center stage
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 13, 2023. → Read More
This week in Congress: Military personnel plans take center stage
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 13, 2023. → Read More
This week in Congress: Military personnel plans take center stage
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 13, 2023. → Read More
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus
Biden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base. → Read More
White House plan calls for small boost in VA program budget
A proposed 2.2% increase in discretionary spending would be the lowest boost since 2016. → Read More
Vet agency asks why fix outdated-but-outgoing record system?
But critics of the new health records modernization plan insist the current system can be improved instead of scrapped. → Read More
Lawmakers furious over misspelt names on Korean war memorial
Korean war veteran advocates say more than 1,000 names on the new remembrance wall contain errors. → Read More
This week in Congress: Biden’s budget for fiscal 2024 makes its debut
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 6, 2023. → Read More
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices
Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers. → Read More
Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders. → Read More
This week in Congress: Ukraine’s future after a year of fighting
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 27, 2023. → Read More
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts. → Read More
Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for now
Veterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year. → Read More
VA benefits nominee promises more free help for veterans filing claims
Joshua Jacobs is expected to be confirmed into the post in coming weeks. → Read More
GOP lawmakers attack new Defense Department abortion policies
House Republicans could try to block the moves in this year's defense authorization bill. → Read More
GOP lawmakers attack new Defense Department abortion policies
House Republicans could try to block the moves in this year's defense authorization bill. → Read More
GOP lawmakers attack new Defense Department abortion policies
House Republicans could try to block the moves in this year's defense authorization bill. → Read More
GOP lawmakers attack new Defense Department abortion policies
House Republicans could try to block the moves in this year's defense authorization bill. → Read More
Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time. → Read More