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A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.

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VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors
Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.

Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal
The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest
Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.

‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programs
If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.

Camp Lejeune’s poisoned water caused higher rates of Parkinson’s
The findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.

Debt limit fight stalls lawmakers’ defense budget work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 15, 2023.

Marine veteran turns side gig into security company
Marine veteran Casey Holliday launched his security company after a side job at a music festival brought a new opportunity.

New Maryland laws to help vets with tax relief, health care benefits
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.

Marine vet charged in NYC subway death is freed pending trial
Marine veteran Daniel Penny was freed from custody hours after surrendering on a manslaughter charge.

Golf maintenance program aims to ace veteran employment
The Warrior Alliance is teaming up with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to move veterans into careers in golf course maintenance.

6 must-see World War II documentaries
Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans
Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.

Who counts as a veteran? Not the latest Texas shooter
Pentagon officials this week rejected the idea that the gunman who killed eight could be called a veteran.

Navy error upends pay for more than 1,200 retirees
A Navy "software issue' has led to issues with the pay of 1,283 retirees.

Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last?
Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.

First looks at major 2024 defense policy bill come this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 8, 2023.

Marine vet accused of putting man in deadly chokehold on NYC subway
Daniel J. Penny, 24, has not been charged in the death of Jordan Neely, 30.
