Congress Wants Quick Passage Of NDAA Despite Differences: Report
Despite major differences between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizers are going to try to quickly pass a final bill before the fiscal year ends, according to a report. [Read more]
DoD To Start Consolidating All Military Hospitals
The Department of Defense will begin a major effort to consolidate all military hospitals and clinics under a single agency starting Oct. 1. [Read more]
Wilkie Urges Pelosi To Support Suicide Prevention Legislation
VA statement: “VA Secretary Robert Wilkie this week encouraged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pass bipartisan legislation to help VA build partnerships with community groups who can offer direct help to Veterans who are at risk of harming themselves.” [Read more]
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Navy Vet With No Known Family
AP: “Hundreds of strangers have honored a 97-year-old World War II veteran from Oklahoma who funeral home officials say died with no known surviving family.” [Read more]