Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Recent News About Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Blumenthal urges Trump to halt Musk's alleged control over Treasury's payment system
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has urged President Donald Trump to intervene in what he describes as Elon Musk's takeover of the U.S. Treasury's payment system.
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Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration's freeze on federal aid affecting veteran programs
At a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the Trump Administration's decision to freeze federal grants, including those at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Blumenthal criticizes Trump's firing of VA's inspector general
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal has expressed concerns following President Trump's recent dismissal of several Inspector Generals, including Mike Missal from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Blumenthal urges full exemption of VA staff from federal hiring freeze
Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent exemptions to the federal hiring freeze announced by President Trump.
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Senate Democrats urge Trump to exempt VA staff from hiring freeze
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, along with 24 Democratic Senators, has urged President Trump to exempt all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees from the recent hiring freeze.
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Senator Blumenthal raises concerns over VA hiring freeze amid nominee's advancement
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, expressed concerns regarding a hiring freeze at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) before a committee vote to advance Doug Collins' nomination for...
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Blumenthal urges nominee Collins to protect veterans' reproductive rights
During a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member from Connecticut, urged Doug Collins, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to uphold veterans' access to reproductive care.
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Blumenthal questions Collins on VA hiring freeze impact during committee hearing
During a recent Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal questioned Doug Collins, the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding the impact of President Donald Trump's federal hiring freeze on veterans'...
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Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration over canceled flights for Afghan allies
During a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the Trump Administration's decision to cancel flights for approximately 1,660 Afghan allies.
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Senator Blumenthal questions nominee Vought on veterans' benefit proposals
During a recent Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed significant concerns over proposals by Russell Vought, nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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Jerry Moran becomes chairman of Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
This week, the Senate Republican Conference confirmed U.S. Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
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Blumenthal discusses veteran affairs with nominee Doug Collins
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut and the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently met with Doug Collins, who is expected to be nominated as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Blumenthal named ranking member of Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has announced his new role as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the upcoming Congress.
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Senator Moran supports new veteran healthcare legislation but calls for further mental health focus
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas has expressed approval following the Senate's passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Senators demand accountability after VA reports budget mismanagement
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas and Representative Mike Bost of Illinois have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to focus on accountability in the VA's executive appraisal cycle.
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Legislation introduced to study blast injury impacts on veteran mental health
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran from Kansas and Angus King from Maine have introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024.
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Lawmakers seek answers from VA on delayed support for military sexual trauma victims
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Representative Mike Bost have requested answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding delays in implementing the Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Claims Coordination Act.
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Senate approves new VA medical facility projects across multiple states
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill led by Senators Jerry Moran and Jon Tester to authorize new construction projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities across the United States.
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Trump nominates Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas and the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has commented on President Donald Trump's recent nomination.
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Senator Moran issues statement honoring veterans on Veterans Day
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued a statement in recognition of Veterans Day.