Sweeping bill to expand veteran health care outside VA passes House
House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a sweeping package of measures to expand and strengthen private-sector medical care outside the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sweeping VA reform bill with pay flexibility for health care workers passes House
Lawmakers axed language from the House-passed Dole Act that set higher standards for the VA to resume the rollout of its troubled new Electronic Health Record.
House passes bipartisan 'Dole Act' to expand care options for veterans
The bill, which was named after former North Carolina GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole, passed in a 389-9 vote, per The Hill. The bill gives veterans more options for at-home care and housing, increases their access to mental health care, and covers ambulance rides to the VA, among others.
House passes major veterans care act
The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act,
Congress passes funding for veterans programs
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act was passed on Monday. Jen Kiggans, Bobby Scott, Rob Whittman, and Jennifer McClellan all voted for the bill which passed with a 389 to 9 vote.
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House to vote on bill to make it easier to fire VA employees accused of misconduct
House VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost said his bill would help the VA remove poor performers in weeks or months rather than ...
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Pets die in Chesterfield house fire
One dog and one cat died in a Monday night house fire. The animals' owner was treated for minor smoke inhalation.
Arson investigation underway after house fire
An arson investigation is underway with charges pending after a house fire on 884 Piney Forest Road, according to Danville Fire Department.
Special elections for Loudoun County's Virginia House and Senate seats heat up
Republicans and Democrats selected their nominees over the weekend to face off in a State Senate special election in Loudoun ...
Firefighters rescue person through window of house intentionally set on fire: Officials
Firefighters rescued one person through the window of a house that had been intentionally set on fire in Danville, officials ...
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Dog and cat die in Chesterfield house fire
A dog and cat died in a Chesterfield house fire Monday night. At 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 18, Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews ...
Fire crews investigate cause of house fire in Mount Crawford
Fire crews continue to investigate the cause of a fire in Mount Crawford. The call came in around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday.
Georgia lawmakers focused on vets hope Trump VA nominee Collins will improve agency’s support
Former Georgia GOP Congressman Doug Collins could be headed back to Washington to serve as head of the second-largest ...