Veterans Affairs

Wednesday July 30, 2014

House Approves $16 Billion Plan To Improve Health Care For Vets

The House easily approved a deal to help veterans hammered out by Florida GOP Rep. Jeff Miller (left) and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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House Approves $16 Billion Plan To Improve Health Care For Vets

July 30, 2014 • The Senate is expected to pass the measure this week. It would expand government programs and provide funds for vets who are unable to access VA services to see private doctors.

Monday July 28, 2014

Lawmakers Announce $17 Billion Deal Intended To Fix VA System

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Lawmakers Announce $17 Billion Deal Intended To Fix VA System

July 28, 2014 • The package would overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs and provide extra funding to hire more doctors and nurses. Lawmakers unveiled the plan on Monday.

Thursday June 12, 2014

Lawmakers Hope To Send Unified VA Bill To Obama By Late June

June 12, 2014 • The Senate and House have both voted to overhaul veterans' health care. Their votes come amid the controversy over long wait times at VA facilities for veterans seeking care.

Tuesday June 3, 2014

Can Civilian Health Care Help Fix The VA? Congress Weighs In

Sen. John McCain discussed the Veterans Choice Act at a news conference on Tuesday, with fellow Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Can Civilian Health Care Help Fix The VA? Congress Weighs In

June 3, 2014 • In response to the crisis in lengthy wait times for medical care, Congress and veterans groups again are debating the proper role of private sector solutions.

Can Civilian Health Care Help Fix The VA? Congress Weighs In

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Saturday May 17, 2014

Veterans Advocate Says He Fears Loss Of Faith In VA

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Veterans Advocate Says He Fears Loss Of Faith In VA

May 17, 2014 • Veteran Tom Tarantino says allegations of delayed health care for veterans should be taken more seriously. But he says the care can be great, "once you actually get in" the system.

Veterans Advocate Says He Fears Loss Of Faith In VA

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Thursday May 15, 2014

VA's Shinseki 'Mad As Hell' Over Alleged Delays At Facility

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testifies before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

VA's Shinseki 'Mad As Hell' Over Alleged Delays At Facility

May 15, 2014 • At issue are accusations of delayed treatment and preventable deaths at the VA hospital in Phoenix. Eric Shinseki, the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is testifying before a Senate panel.