Tag: Veterans

Vietnam-era veteran Pat Kraska discusses the nation's need to come together while sitting in the American Legion hall in Richmond Center, Wisc., on June 5. (Frank Craig for the Washington Examiner)

Respect for community and the flag can bring the country together

Salena Zito · June 11, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said Senate staff is working on a Russian sanctions amendment to the election-meddling legislation. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Next week: Senate responds to Russia election hacks

Susan Ferrechio · June 10, 2017 4:01 am

The legislation, dubbed the 'Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act,' would make it easier to fire employees, including executives. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Senate passes VA reform bill

Sean Higgins · June 6, 2017 9:54 pm

"Whether you know it or not, you're helping lead this nation. I want to thank you for that. I want to thank you for what you're going to do for the country, but you're going to have to want to keep doing it, and by doing that America is going to be a lot better place, so thank you," Bush told the group. (Image courtesy screenshot/Instagram)

National Security

Watch: George Bush and Paul Ryan meet with veterans at Dallas gym

Melissa Quinn · June 6, 2017 2:50 pm

The VA will be adopting the same electronic health records system as the Department of Defense. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump: VA’s health modernization one of the ‘biggest wins for veterans in decades’

Melissa Quinn · June 5, 2017 4:42 pm

The VA has been plagued with numerous scandals in recent years, most notably the manipulation of waiting lists for veterans, with some dying while waiting for treatment. (iStock photo)

Senate to vote on bill making it easier to fire Veterans Affairs employees

Sean Higgins · June 5, 2017 4:28 pm

President Trump will a sign a pair of police-related bills Friday, including one that encourages law enforcement agencies to hire veterans. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Trump to sign bill that encourages law enforcement agencies to hire veterans

Alex Pappas · June 2, 2017 2:27 pm

Spicer believes President Trump's business acumen can improve the administrative services at the VA. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Body of missing veteran found dead in car outside DC VA Medical Center

Sean Langille · June 1, 2017 9:11 pm

Despite controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A, the chain has a reputation for supporting the Armed Forces.

Beltway Confidential

Chick-fil-A donates thousands to military charity

Angelina Newsom · June 1, 2017 4:41 pm

The VA secretary said federal law presently prohibits doctors at the department's facilities from prescribing medical marijuana for any condition. (AP Photo/Kathy Young)

David Shulkin: Veterans Affairs ‘interested in looking at’ medical marijuana use

Sarah Bedford · May 31, 2017 4:33 pm

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Shulkin is warning the VA is "still in critical condition" despite efforts to reduce wait times for medical appointments and expand care in the private sector. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House to launch veterans’ complaint hotline

Sarah Bedford · May 31, 2017 4:12 pm

Scott Davis is a public affairs officer for Member Services in Atlanta who has appeared on national television and testified several times in Congress. (Wikipedia Commons)

House GOP veterans blast VA’s failures in Memorial Day video

Sean Langille · May 29, 2017 5:40 pm