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Senate passes veterans health bill after Republicans …

(2 days ago) WEBDemocrats and veterans argued, however, that many Republicans were voting against the bill in retaliation for the massive deal on climate change, health care and taxes that Democrats had just crafted.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-passes-veterans-health-bill-republicans-cave-pressure-rcna41215

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Republicans Vow Not to Cut Veterans’ Benefits. But - KFF Health …

(7 days ago) WEBThat could translate to 13 million fewer health care appointments for veterans and significant cuts to benefit payments, staffing, and clinic construction, …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/mike-bost-veterans-benefits-debt-ceiling-bill-politifact-fact-check/

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PolitiFact: GOP vows not to cut vet benefits, but legislation …

(6 days ago) WEBThat could translate to 13 million fewer health care appointments for veterans and significant cuts to benefit payments, staffing and clinic construction, …

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-05-11/politifact-gop-vows-not-to-cut-vet-benefits-but-legislation-suggests-otherwise

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Why the Veteran Health Care Bill Was Smacked Down by …

(Just Now) WEBFOLLOW. The Senate failed to advance legislation Wednesday meant to protect veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service. Forty-one …

https://www.newsweek.com/why-veteran-health-care-bill-was-smacked-down-republicans-1729230

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Republicans vow not to cut veterans’ benefits. But the legislation

(7 days ago) WEBThe House GOP leadership promised to spare programs that are popular with Republican voters, such as the defense budget and veterans' health services. …

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230509/Republicans-vow-not-to-cut-veteranse28099-benefits-But-the-legislation-suggests-otherwise.aspx

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Senate GOP backtracks after veterans bill firestorm - POLITICO

(4 days ago) WEBCongress. Senate GOP backtracks after veterans bill firestorm Republican leaders are promising a veterans’ health care bill blocked by most of their members will …

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/01/senate-gop-veterans-bill-00049124

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Senate Republicans blocked the PACT Act that would have aided …

(5 days ago) WEBHere’s why. Democrats say the reason is over unrelated pending bills. Veterans and supporters of the Honoring Our PACT Act during a press conference after …

https://www.vox.com/2022/7/30/23284976/senate-republicans-pact-act-veterans

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Bill aiding veterans impacted by burn pits, other toxic chemicals

(4 days ago) WEBVeterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and …

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/29/1114417097/veterans-burn-pit-bill-republican-senators

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House Passes Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Priorities as Part …

(3 days ago) WEBThursday, June 23, 2022. (U.S. Senate) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed seven Senate-backed veterans’ bills as part of a comprehensive mental health package …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2022/6/house-passes-senate-veterans-affairs-committee-priorities-as-part-of-comprehensive-mental-health-package

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Proposed GOP cuts would slash $30 billion from veterans spending

(4 days ago) WEBRepublicans have promised to reduce funding to fiscal year 2022 levels — which risks a 22% decrease in resources for veterans’ care and benefits. And many of …

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2023/04/24/proposed-gop-cuts-would-slash-30-billion-from-veterans-spending/

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FACT SHEET: To Mark Veterans Day, Biden- - The White House

(7 days ago) WEBAdditionally, more than 204,620 veterans eligible under the PACT Act have newly enrolled in VA health care, and more than 4.85 million veterans have been …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/11/10/fact-sheet-to-mark-veterans-day-biden-harris-administration-highlights-historic-care-benefits-new-actions-to-support-veterans-and-their-families/

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Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care …

(2 days ago) WEBA new legislative package introduced by Republican and Demcoratic lawmakers on Tuesday would boost support for veteran caregivers and homeless …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/05/14/vets-bill-would-expand-caregiver-support-boost-in-home-care-options/

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Veterans Health Care and Benefits Become Flash Points in Debate …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs is warning that a Republican proposal to cap government spending could slash medical services for veterans and slow …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/04/24/va-warns-of-potential-harm-veterans-ahead-of-house-vote-gop-debt-ceiling-plan.html

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VA Committee Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Veterans Package

(7 days ago) WEBHouse and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs leaders Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R …

https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6457

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Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and …

(7 days ago) WEBSen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, greets Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., as Moran arrives to join Tester in speaking about health care for post-9/11 toxic-exposed …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/14/package-of-stalled-veterans-legislation-set-move-forward-after-house-senate-agreement.html

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Senate passes bill that allows veterans to seek medical care - PBS

(3 days ago) WEBThe Senate bill would authorize about $35 billion over three years to pay for outside care for veterans, as well as hire hundreds of doctors and nurses and lease 26 …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/senate-passes-bill-allows-veterans-seek-treatment-outside-va-system

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Fact check: Will GOP debt-ceiling bill affect veterans’ programs?

(9 days ago) WEBFact check: House member says GOP budget doesn't threaten veteran benefits. House Republicans have set themselves a tough, if not impossible, task in …

https://www.wral.com/story/fact-check-will-gop-debt-ceiling-bill-affect-veterans-programs/20874538/

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Republicans praise veterans after voting against health care benefits

(2 days ago) WEBSeveral Republicans and Democrats alike have praised veterans Friday—including the 11 GOP lawmakers who voted against a law to increase health …

https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-praise-veterans-after-voting-against-health-care-benefits-1759057

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These 41 Senate Republicans Voted Against Veterans - Newsweek

(9 days ago) WEBThese 41 Senate Republicans Voted Against Veterans' Healthcare—Full List. A bill aimed at protecting veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service …

https://www.newsweek.com/41-senate-republicans-voted-against-veterans-health-care-1728613

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VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more …

(1 days ago) WEBTom Temin Veterans Affairs has made a major change in the rules for veterans who left military service with other than honorable discharges. It opens the …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/va-rule-change-could-mean-health-care-benefits-for-a-million-more-veterans/

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PolitiFact: GOP vows not to cut vet benefits, but - Health News …

(7 days ago) WEBThat could translate to 13 million fewer health care appointments for veterans and significant cuts to benefit payments, staffing and clinic construction, …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-05-10/politifact-gop-vows-not-to-cut-vet-benefits-but-legislation-suggests-otherwise

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Comprehensive VA Health Care, Benefits Bill Finally Introduced in …

(6 days ago) WEBA bipartisan package of veterans legislation introduced May 14 in the House will expand VA assisted living programs, improve caregiver support, remove unfair …

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2024-news-articles/advocacy/comprehensive-va-health-care,-benefits-bill-finally-introduced-in-house/

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House passes bill to expand health care for veterans exposed to …

(9 days ago) WEBThe bill would expand health-care eligibility for veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins; it must now be reconciled with the Senate’s version of the …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/03/burn-pits-house-republicans/

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Wide-ranging veterans bill would ‘close gaps’ in VA health care, …

(2 days ago) WEBDozens of measures to improve health care, job training and homeless programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs were introduced Thursday, May …

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-05-16/veterans-affairs-legislation-homeless-health-care-jobs-13878983.html

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Republicans Tweet Support For Troops, Right Before Blocking A …

(6 days ago) WEBIn a statement following Wednesday’s vote, Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said Republicans had chosen to “rob generations of toxic-exposed veterans across this …

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republicans-tweet-block-veterans-healthcare-bill_n_62e2e46fe4b0c60a56667776

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Senators Cramer, King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect

(8 days ago) WEBSenators Cramer, King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans' Long-Term Care. WASHINGTON – On September 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare …

https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-cramer-king-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-veterans-long-term-care

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Republicans are keeping health care at arms length this election

(3 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department vowed to protect Veterans Affairs medical workers who perform abortion services to save a patient’s life, As Republicans work to …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/09/23/republicans-are-keeping-health-care-arms-length-this-election/

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Ranking Member Takano’s Statement on Republicans’ Harmful VA

(7 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, DC -- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statement after Committee …

https://democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-takanos-statement-on-republicans-harmful-va-privatization-package

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Daines Leads Letter to VA Following Recent Report that Veterans …

(1 days ago) WEBU.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) led Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) in sending a letter today to …

https://www.daines.senate.gov/2024/05/08/daines-leads-letter-to-va-following-recent-report-that-veterans-are-incapable-of-making-their-own-health-care-decisions/

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King Continues to Press VA for Answers on Proposed Employee …

(5 days ago) WEBTo watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King pressed …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-to-press-va-for-answers-on-proposed-employee-cutbacks-in-fy25-budget

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DARIN SELNICK: Will The VA Take Away Veterans’ Health Care …

(Just Now) WEBThis VA “Red Team” report was commissioned by the Veterans Health Administration to strategize how to steer more veterans into VA-run facilities instead of …

https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/12/darin-selnick-will-the-va-take-away-veterans-health-care-options/

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VA Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans …

(2 days ago) WEBWhat GAO Found. Veterans living in rural areas can experience unique challenges in accessing health care. For example, GAO's past work and other research …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107559

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Leading Virginia Republican US Senate candidate downplays …

(5 days ago) WEBPeople without health insurance are less likely to get physicals that can catch problems early on because it’s too expensive, and delays in care can lead to greater …

https://vadogwood.com/2024/05/16/virginia-republican-downplays-health-care/

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