Veterans of Foreign Wars

Veterans service organizations call on President Trump to fire VA Secretary

In today’s Federal Newscast, the big-six veterans service organizations are calling on President Trump to immediately fire his VA secretary.

Federal Newscast

FILE - In this April 2, 2015, file photo, a visitor leaves the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif. A new program that was supposed to get patients off waiting lists at Veterans Affairs medical centers by letting them switch to private-sector doctors is proving to be an even bigger disappointment than initially thought. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

VA lays out standards for veterans to see private doctors

Federal Newscast

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)

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

Congress

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VA stakeholders want more money, updated facilities and staff

Carlos Fuentes: Breaking down veteran groups’ budget recommendations

Federal Drive

Lawmakers punt major VA issues to next Congress

Congress

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald/AP

Touting 2 years of progress, McDonald hopes Trump will continue VA transformation

Management

Mental health now part of Navy’s discharge considerations

Navy

Senate committee insists it’s not trying to privatize VA health care

Congress

Private sector should ‘complement,’ not replace VA health care

Congress

VA gets new tool to speed up claims processing, reduce backlog

Defense

What are the top issues facing veterans in 2013?

Host Derrick Dortch hosts a roundtable discussion of veteran’s issues, with representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
January 11, 2013(Encore…

Fed Access

Order calls for interagency cooperation on veterans’ mental health

Executive order calls for vets in emotional distress to be seen by a professional within 24 hours. It also enlists HHS, Education, DoD and VA in interagency…