The funding for the VA is facing an unlikely future due to the restrictions on federally-funded abortions. The House of Representatives passed its first bill for the 2025…
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VA Calls on Mortgage Services to Extend Veteran Foreclosure Moratorium
Issues guidance to extend VA-guaranteed loans to December 31. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a guidance to mortgage servicers advising them to extend the foreclosure moratorium…
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VA Creates Grant Program for Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
Awards of $500k will be matched by recipient organizations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a new grant program for military personnel transitioning to civilian life.…
Read MoreVA to Launch Program for Financially Distressed Veterans
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…
Read MoreLegislators 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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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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Labor Department Expands Veterans’ Employment Program
The new partnership program is intended to provide tailored employment assistance to service members and spouses in transition. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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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…
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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USDA Invests in Training for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
45 organizations receive funding, including veteran-specific programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it has distributed $27.9 million to 45 organizations that teach and train…
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