Tag: Veterans

The initiative will have KaBOOM! provide play spaces to hospitals across the country. (PRNewsFoto/McDonald's)

VA to make hospitals more kid-friendly

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 14, 2016 7:34 pm

"With the never-ending wait times and the VA secretary doubling down on his comparison to Disney, the time has long passed for the VA to make the necessary changes to ensure that our veterans are treated effectively, seen efficiently, and cared for with respect," McMorris Rodgers said. (Scott Eells/Bloomberg, File)

Draft GOP bill gives vets non-VA healthcare option

Diana Stancy Correll · June 8, 2016 8:01 pm

Rep. Tammy Duckworth D-Ill., hit Donald Trump for his comment, saying "It's no surprise Donald Trump accepted a Purple Heart the 'easier' way today because that's the story of his life. He never sacrifices." (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Upcoming VA trial roils Illinois Senate race

Sarah Bedford · June 8, 2016 7:54 pm

Additionally, the poll divulged that 89 percent of Americans supported use of medicinal marijuana for any patient, if prescribed legally by a doctor. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Poll: Vets with PTSD should be prescribed marijuana pills

Diana Stancy Correll · June 7, 2016 4:17 pm

"I think Secretary McDonald has done a terrific job," President Obama told the Colorado Gazette in an interview published Sunday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

National Security

Obama backs ‘terrific’ VA secretary McDonald

Gabby Morrongiello · June 5, 2016 9:12 pm

Miller faulted the IG for failing to identify clearly the leaders responsible for lengthy wait-times. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Half a million veterans still waiting a month or more for VA care

Sarah Bedford · June 3, 2016 7:06 pm

Delegates stop by one of the many information booths at the National Libertarian Party Convention. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Beltway Confidential

Third party presidential candidate guide

Jason Russell · June 3, 2016 6:48 pm

Sneak preview: Gazette exclusive interview with President Obama

colorado-springs, megan-schrader · June 3, 2016 12:33 am

One agency that's had problems with whistleblower retaliation is the Department of Veterans Affairs. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Justice decision paves way for fired VA executive to reclaim job

Sarah Bedford · June 2, 2016 7:25 pm

The VA announced Wednesday it will offer new medical screenings for traumatic brain injury to veterans. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

More veterans may be eligible for brain injury compensation

Diana Stancy Correll · June 2, 2016 5:10 pm

"I'm outraged by the Obama administration's decision, which is remarkably hypocritical," said Rep. Jeff Miller. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House VA chair: ‘Hypocritical’ for Obama to rehire fired Phoenix chief

Anna Giaritelli · June 2, 2016 2:57 am

Clinton defends against Trump attack on her support for veterans

Ariel Cohen · May 31, 2016 10:17 pm