The program will help 40,000 qualified veterans prevent foreclosure on mortgages. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will launch a new last-resort financial program on…
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Legislators Debate Veterans’ Affairs Budget
Disagreements arise over the Toxic Exposures Fund and other reforms to benefits. Legislators in Congress recently concluded negotiations on the current fiscal year budget, but concerns arose regarding…
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Joint VA/DOD Site Launches Health Record System
It is the final Defense Department medical site to begin using the new system. The Joint Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense medical site in North Chicago has…
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House Passes Package of Six Appropriations Bills
The $460 billion so-called “minibus” averts a partial government shutdown. The House of Representatives passed a more than one-thousand-page, $460 billion package to fund the federal government, averting…
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VA and DOD Partner to Expand Veterans’ Healthcare
Fort Campbell Army Hospital will partner in a collaborative healthcare initiative. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new healthcare partnership for veterans at the VA Clinic…
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VA Launches Surgery Initiative Nationwide
The Surgical Pause Initiative won the 2023 award for patient safety and quality. The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its Surgical Pause Initiative across the nation. Already…
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VA Helped 46,552 Homeless Veterans Obtain Housing in 2023
The department has facilitated the matching of permanent housing with individual needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that they obtained permanent housing for 46,552 homeless veterans…
Read MoreVA Announces Grants for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The community-based organizations provide support, screenings, and case management. The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the availability of $52.5 million in funding for grants to organizations focused…
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More Federal Agencies Block ChatGPT on Their Systems
The Departments of Energy and Veterans Affairs have joined those temporarily banning the AI tool. The chief information officer of the Department of Energy (DOE) has temporarily blocked…
Read MoreVA has Screened 5 Million Veterans for Toxic Exposure
In the year of screenings, most exposure due to burn pits in Iraq or Agent Orange in Vietnam. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that they…
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