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Congressional appropriators are concerned about the Department of Veterans Affairs' plans to implement and pay for the VA MISSION Act, which may likely place more veterans in the hands of more costly private providers.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Protective Service mismanaged its payroll and budget leading to excessive overtime and spending shortfalls.
The Veterans Affairs Department is launching the Be There campaign to address the increase in suicide rate of veteran's between ages 18 and 34.
Brett Reistad of Manassas, Virginia, was elected national commander of the American Legion on Aug. 30.
VA's REACH Vet program uses predictive analytics to alert clinicians of veterans who may be at greater risk of suicide.
Veterans have higher expectations of more convenience, new technology and a better experience with their health care, the Veterans Affairs Department said.
The Veterans Affairs Administration is working with veterans service organizations to try to help them find mental health care.
The Veterans Affairs Department said it's having trouble meeting its hiring goal of 1,000 new mental health professionals by the end of the year.
Of 20 daily suicides, six were users of VA services. On the surface, that looks like the VA itself is a factor in preventing suicide.
An influential veterans organization is demanding action from Congress on a number of legislative fronts, including the growing number of veteran suicides. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America introduced its 2014 policy agenda to Congress this week. It's all a part of the 10th annual IAVA Storms the Hill. Lauren Augustine, legislative associate for IAVA, talked to Tom Temin on the Federal Drive about what's being asked of Congress.