Join SyncTopic today. Our First 10,000 members will receive an exclusive Founders Badge to display on their profile. Hurry, this opportunity won't last long.
Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces Bill To Drastically Cut Fees For Veterans Affairs Home Loans
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced a bill that would lower Veterans Affairs home loan fees considerably, making it easier for veterans, active-duty soldiers, and their spouses to purchase a home. Ogles said in a statement that loan fees would be reduced “as high as 65%” and would be paid for by “rescinding” $4.8 billion from […]
washingtonexaminer.com
Open
Comments
Leave a comment...
Leave the first comment
Get the conversation started and share what you think about this story. Check below for more articles related to 'Veterans Affairs'.
Related Articles
Congress Passes $3 Billion Bill To Plug VA Shortfall Amid Concerns Over Veterans Checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill on Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action. The Senate passed the bill with a voice vote with bipartisan support on Thursday...
https://thehill.com/business/budget/4888695-congre...
Congress Passes $3B Bill To Plug VA Shortfall Amid Concerns About Veterans' Checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are at risk of being disrupted next month absent congressional action. The Senate passed the bill with a voice vote with bipartisan support Thursday morning,...
https://thehill.com/business/budget/4888695-congre...
Congress Races To Patch $3 Billion Veterans Affairs Shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Veterans Affairs, as officials warn veterans and survivors benefits payments are at risk absent congressional action in the coming days. The House passed legislation with bipartisan support on Wednesday night, and members on both sides of the aisle...
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4887623-veteran...
Congress Races To Patch $3B Veterans Affairs Shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits payments are at risk absent congressional action in the coming days. The House passed legislation with bipartisan support Wednesday night, and members on both sides of...
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4887623-veteran...
House Passes $3 Billion Funding Bill To Address Veterans Affairs Budget Shortfall
The money will cover pensions, compensation, and benefits. Another deficit is expected next fiscal year.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/house-passes-3-bi...
House Passes Bill To Plug $3B VA Budget Shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans benefits are at risk in the coming weeks. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a voice vote, and now heads to the Senate, where members...
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4885366-va-vete...
House Passes Bill To Plug $3 Billion VA Budget Shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs, as officials warn millions of veterans benefits are at risk in the coming weeks. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a voice vote, and now heads to the Senate, where members on...
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4885366-va-vete...
House To Vote On Additional Funding For The Department Of Veterans Affairs Amid Shortfall
The White House has not said whether it supports the bill, which would plug a $2.9 billion shortfall for 2024.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/house-to-vote-on-...
House To Move On $3B VA Funding Bill As Specter Of Government Shutdown Looms
House Republicans are moving to ensure veterans' care is fully funded after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a budget shortfall and as Congress works to avoid a government shutdown.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-move-3b-va-funding-bill-specter-governmen...
Veterans Affairs Shortfall Nearing Breaking Point Nine Days Before Benefits Could Be Affected
The Department of Veterans Affairs has just nine days to address a $15 billion budget shortfall, and failure to close the gap could leave millions of veterans withoutdisability compensation and other benefits. Since July, Congress has been informed that the VA will see a $3 billion shortfall for the rest of this year and a […]
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/3151393/veterans...
LIVE NOW: House Committee Hearing To Examine Veterans Affairs Leadership
The House Veterans Affairs Committee holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on Sept. 10 to examine VA Leadership under the Biden-Harris Administration.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-now-hou...
House GOP Rolls Out Emergency Plan To Address VA Budget Shortfall
House Republicans on Friday rolled out an emergency funding plan to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee joined House Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Mike Bost (R-Ill.) unveiling the bill, dubbed the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. My bi...
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4866062-va-vete...
House Republicans Tee Up Bill To Partially Fund $15 Billion VA Shortfall
Republicans on Friday introduced a bill that would shore up part of the Veterans Affairs' expected $15 billion budget shortfall and demanded that the Biden administration explain why the agency has a financial hole.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/sep/6/ho...
Gov. Ivey Asks State Veteran Affairs Commissioner To Resign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday called for the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to resign over what she called the mishandling of federal American Rescue Plan Act grant funds.The one-page letter to Commissioner W. Kent Davis asked him to submit his resignation by the end of Thursday. The governors office released the letter to the ...
https://apnews.com/article/kay-ivey-alabama-depart...
Graham: Non-profit Legal Clinics Step Up For Disabled Veterans
Areportrevealing more than $84 million in underpayments to qualified veterans is a sign the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its employee training. Thats the conclusion of a congressional committee looking into the massive error.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/08/25/graham-non...
The Government Has Clawed Back More Than $2.5 Billion That Veterans Received, Data Shows
The Department of Veterans Affairs has clawed back billions of dollars that countless veterans were given as incentive to leave the military, including when it needed to downsize, according to new data obtained by NBC News.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/government-clawed-back-25-billion-veterans-...
The War And Treaty Musical Duo Support Veterans With New Campaign: 'A Lot Of Veterans Suffer In Silence'
Musical sensations Michael and Tanya Trotter joined forces with the Veterans Affairs and the Ad Council to help veterans struggling with life crises.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/war-treaty-musical-duo-support-veterans-new-campai...
Veterans Affairs To Spend $806.4M Addressing Homeless Veterans
(The Center Square) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday it will spend $806.4 million in two grants to reduce homelessness among U.S. veterans. The VA will give $797.5 million to a program that will help veterans find and keep housing. The program is the Supportive Services for Veteran Families. There will be […]
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3125530/ve...
Veterans Affairs Resources Are Being Diverted To Help Illegal Aliens, Disabled Vet Says
Federal Veterans Affairs resources are being used to serve illegal aliens, says Army veteran Derick Carver. Essentially, what’s happening is, the VA was caught moving... Read MoreThe post
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/12/veterans-af...
VA Budget Shortfall Could Deepen 2025 Funding Headaches
A $12 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) could further complicate an already heated partisan debate over how to fund the government for 2025. There is already a gap between the spending levels in funding bills House Republicans crafted and where Democrats say spending should be, factoring in a side deal struck...
https://thehill.com/homenews/4819737-va-budget-202...
