VETERANS AFFAIRS

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

VA's Big Plan to Cut Jobs: What You Need to Know

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs is making some big changes. They plan to cut up to 35, 000 health care jobs this month. This news comes from a report by the Washington Post, which got the info from an internal memo and some insiders. Most of these jobs are ones that haven't been filled yet

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Seniors Struggle With Healthcare Promises

The healthcare system is supposed to support everyone, especially seniors who have dedicated their lives to serving others. However, some elderly individuals are finding that their healthcare coverage doesn't meet their needs. Donna Charett, a 80-year-old woman, is one of these individuals.

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

Veterans Seeking Comradeship in Health Care

Veterans often share a special bond. This bond is something that many veterans miss when they leave the service. It is a sense of belonging and shared experiences that can be hard to find elsewhere. When it comes to health care, veterans might not always think about this bond. Usually, they focus o

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

When Cancer Trials Hit a Roadblock

Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

A Big Shake-Up at the VA: What's Going On?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is about to undergo a significant transformation. The current administration is planning to reduce the number of employees by a whopping 80, 000. This move aims to bring the VA back to its 2019 staffing levels, which were just under 400, 000 employees. The pla

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