Your Tax Dollars At Work – $50K “Patton” Video
It is nice to know that the VA has such an abundance of funds that they feel the need…
Obama To Sign Exec Order To Expand VA Mental Health Services
According to reports by both the Stars and Stripes and El Paso Times, President Obama will sign an executive…
American Legion Convention: VA Commits To Women Vets Health
When speaking to the American Legion Convention, Dr. Sally Haskell of the VA recommitted to mitigating gender disparities within…
VA Under Investigation For $100M In Conference Spending
It looks like the party is over for VA officials going on lavish vacations for “training” purposes.
We came across this today. NBC reported that the OIG has revealed an investigation into the VA for spending over $100,000,000 on training and conference trips. Meanwhile, the VA claims it is strapped when it comes to hiring veterans to adjudicate claims of other veterans. Over 2,000 more people could have been hired to work on the VA disability backlog with the money the VA overspent on trips and conferences.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is being investigated by the Office of the Inspector General for allegedly spending millions on two human resources conferences held in Orlando last year.
Benjamin Krause Testifies Before DNC Platform Committee On Veterans Issues
This is my testimony before the Platform Drafting Committee chairman and members of the Democratic National Committee conference held…
New Survey: Finding A Job Tops Veterans Concerns
Despite a continued drop in the unemployment rate among Iraq and Afghanistan conflict veterans, a new survey reports that…
Bill Considers Expanding Fertility Coverage To Vets
A bill being considered in the U.S. Senate would help wounded veterans start families by expanding coverage for in…
Washington Post: Veterans Affairs agency under investigation for conference spending
Today the Washington Post reported on a brewing scandal at the VA. The agency is now under investigation for…