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Russian hackers infiltrate Veterans Affairs via Microsoft account
The state-sponsored hacker infiltrated a platform called Microsoft Azure Government, which provides storage, databases and other services to the VA.
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Education & Transition
Virginia lawmakers reach deal on military tuition program
After weeks of disagreement, lawmakers will introduce legislation to repeal changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.
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Virginia Senate fails to pass bill on military tuition program
Military families are urging lawmakers to reverse changes to a state tuition waiver program for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members.
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Tight congressional calendar squeezes lawmakers’ defense work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2024.
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VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next month
Kimberly Jackson has served as the VA's top advisor since last fall, and will leave the post in mid-July.
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VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive list
The addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.
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Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badge
Rep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.
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VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII
A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program 'a huge success' for the American economy.
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Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlash
Virginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families.
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Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public view
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.
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LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds
A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.
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Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming care
The White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.
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No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary says
VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.
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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.
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VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
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Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
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VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
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