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Congress is piling on new initiatives for VA, but IT updates are struggling to keep pace

As Congress piles on new initiatives for the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement, the agency is struggling to keep up with the IT updates that those new or enhanced programs demand.

Veterans Affairs

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

Veterans Affairs

Congress agrees on biggest VA budget yet, but leaves long-term MISSION Act funding unclear

Veterans Affairs

After signing, Trump has concerns about the VA MISSION Act

Veterans Affairs

Senate sends long-awaited VA community care overhaul to the president's desk

Congress

Forthcoming omnibus may include 3 long-awaited veterans policies

Veterans Affairs

With his job in jeopardy, Shulkin insists there's no White House pressure to privatize VA

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VA privatization 'is a very real issue right now,' American Legion says

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin: 'There's one agenda ... and anyone who doesn't want to do that shouldn't be in the VA'

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin to pay back travel expenses, turns attention back to unprecedented VA budget request

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin: 'VA still far short of bold, transformational change we need'

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Veterans Affairs

On tight deadlines, House couples Veterans Choice funding extension with potential CR

FILE- In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin addresses the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's hearing on the Veterans Affairs community care program on Capitol Hill in Washington. Shulkin on Thursday, April 13, pledged a top-down review at the local VA medical center after an urgent watchdog report warned that patients were being put at risk due to bad inventory practices from potentially dirty syringes to medical supply shortages. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Veterans Affairs

The other year-end deadline lawmakers haven't solved

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Funding for a new veterans choice program remains the big, unresolved question for VA

Pile of dollars in suitcase. USA flag, cash and case. More chances for victory. Compliment from local executive.

Veterans Affairs

Last-minute Veterans Choice funding bill filled with key VA hiring flexibilities

FILE - In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. The Senate has approved legislation that would extend a program aimed at widening veterans' access to private-sector health care.
The bill passed by voice vote. It would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue operating its Choice program until its money runs out, expected early in 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Congress

Fix for Veterans Choice shortfall fails in the House with little funds left

Ted Cruz

Veterans Affairs

Proposals from VA Commission on Care popping up in new legislation

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

As the Choice program runs out of money this year, VA reiterates need for a redesign

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin offers first glimpse at new VA Choice plan

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin details 13 areas of improvement in his diagnosis of VA

Donald Trump, David Shulkin, Mike Pence

Veterans Affairs

Trump's 2018 budget gives VA a big boost for Choice, but cuts IT spending

David Shulkin

Veterans Affairs

Shulkin to release 'State of VA' report amid reorganization efforts

Veterans Affairs Inspector Genderal Michael J. Missal, addresses the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's hearing on Department of Veterans Affairs community care program, on Captiol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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IG breaks down VA's good, bad and ugly of past year