Navy's Plan to Retire a Carrier Early Could Be Axed by New Bill
Members of the HASC have drafted legislation that would bar the defense secretary from reducing the number of carriers.
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Lawmakers Push Bills to Improve Veteran Care, Increase Medal of Honor Stipends
Other measures would strengthen women's health care and protect veterans from substandard health services.
Military Advocates Push for Stricter Oversight of Predatory Lenders
Groups renew effort to revive Consumer Financial Protection Bureau inspections of financial institutions.
Our Nation's Veterans Are a Perfect Match for STEM Jobs
"Despite increasing opportunities in STEM fields, our vets continue to face challenges to entering this critical workforce."
House Unanimously Passes Blue Water Navy Bill, But Not Everyone Is Happy
Some veterans organizations take issue with the scope of the legislation.
Military Spouses Helped Write Last Year's National Defense Bill
"Spouses are passed over for jobs because employers worry they will move. For others, the issue is affordable child care."
Navy Vet Lawmaker Introduces Measure to Repeal Tax Hike for Gold Star Families
The legislation would reduce the tax burden of payments to children of the fallen.
Lawmaker Presses for Survivor Benefits for Medal of Honor Recipients' Families
Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, has introduced a bill to benefit the survivors of Medal of Honor recipients.
Bill Would Let Troops Sue for Military Medical Malpractice
Legislation introduced Tuesday by Rep. Jackie Speier, D-California, has bipartisan support to overturn what's known as the Fe...
Bill Would Require DoD to Pay for Combat Troops to Freeze Sperm, Eggs
A new bill would give troops with infertility related to their service greater access to advanced reproductive treatments.
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