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Veterans Affairs

A detailed look at the PACT Act, the MISSION Act and what else is ahead for the biggest civilian agency with VA's undersecretary for health

Veterans Affairs has never been a static organization. In recent years, legislation has added external practitioners to augment health care available in VA's own facilities.

Veterans Affairs

VA considering steps to shorten wait times for veterans needing medical care

Veterans Affairs

VA needs funds after staffing shortages

Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs employee union helps torpedo a plan to even think about rearranging VA facilities.

Veterans Affairs

Even before it was public, AFGE has been stomping on VA's realignment plan

Hiring/Retention

Expedited hiring can save an agency's backside, but it comes with risks

Veterans Affairs

Without clear standards, veterans are in the dark on community care wait times

Chris Pappas

Veterans Affairs

Some MISSION Act care providers report not getting paid by VA

In this image provided by the Department of Transportation, deputy transportation secretary Jeffrey Rosen is shown in his official portrait in Washington. President Donald Trump has nominated Rosen to be the next deputy attorney general. (Department of Transportation via AP)

Federal Newscast

There are too many administrative actions taking place according to one DOJ official

FILE - In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached initial agreement on the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade. It would remove a 15-year time limit to tap into benefits and boost money for thousands in the National Guard and Reserve.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Veterans Affairs

VA may have to halt rollout of new benefits if CRs continue

Dr. Kameron Matthews, Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal Drive

VA says it's adding more walk-in clinics to treat minor cases every day

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018 file photo, a woman and children are ushered into cars by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing illegally over the border wall into San Diego, Calif., as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. A federal judge in California on Friday, May 17, 2019, will consider a challenge to President Donald Trump's plan to tap billions of dollars from the Defense and Treasury departments to build his prized border wall with Mexico. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Federal Newscast

CBP creates new position to handle border apprehensions

IT modernization

Veterans Affairs

MISSION Act's new community care program ready for prime time, VA says

Jennifer Wexton, Scott Surovell

Federal Newscast

New bill to provide financial help to feds during government shutdowns

coronavirus

Veterans Affairs

Rollout may not be perfect, but VA insists it's ready for the MISSION Act

Unemployment Benefits

Federal Newscast

Pair of bills would ensure federal workers don't lose insurance during future shutdowns

Mulitiple Forms

Federal Newscast

GAO: Cuts to IRS workforce making audits difficult

Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)/AP Photo

Veterans Affairs

VA's record-high 2020 spending request illustrates future, broader budget battles

sharon silas_GAO

Federal Drive

GAO report: VA needs improvement for MISSION Act's private sector requirements

Federal Newscast

GSA hires Ad Hoc, Fearless to upgrade search.gov portal

Johnny Isakson, Robert Wilkie

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs nominee vows to fight any effort to privatize VA health care

Senator Richard Shelby questions Secretary of Defense Ash Carter during a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2015. Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey delivered testimony in support of the president's FY 2016 defense budget. DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett (Released)

Federal Newscast

Now that it's law, veterans service organizations want Congress to actually pay for VA MISSION Act

Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)/AP Photo

Federal Drive

Rep. Phil Roe: Lawmaker shares details on latest bill to help veterans