#veterans-affairs
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#homelessness
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoFour top military retirees, including leader of Bin Laden raid, join vets' fight over housing
Retired military leaders claim VA neglect of homeless veterans threatens national security.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks agoTrump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.
Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks agoTrump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.
Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
#health-care-policy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks agoVA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations
The VA faces significant workforce reductions without impacting veteran health care, causing controversy and concerns about care quality.
Deferred resignations are being requested by thousands, mainly among nurses, assistants, and social workers, amid cuts pushing for a 15% workforce decrease.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks agoVA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations
The VA faces significant workforce reductions without impacting veteran health care, causing controversy and concerns about care quality.
Deferred resignations are being requested by thousands, mainly among nurses, assistants, and social workers, amid cuts pushing for a 15% workforce decrease.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months agoTrump to 'Take Good Care' of Veterans by Firing 80,000 VA Employees
Trump's administration aggressively cuts federal spending and agency staffing, notably affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A potential reduction of 80,000 jobs at the VA could disrupt care and services for veterans.
#workplace-policy
Remote teams
fromGovernment Executive
2 months agoVeteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service
The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
Remote teams
fromGovernment Executive
2 months agoVeteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service
The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
#government-efficiency
Information security
fromWIRED
3 months agoDOGE's USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans' Data Safe Online
Firing the USDS security lead jeopardizes the cybersecurity of the VA website, risking veterans' personal data.
The termination could lead to serious privacy risks for millions of veterans relying on VA.gov.
#government-cuts
Information security
fromFast Company
2 months agoFormer VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veterans
VA.gov's cybersecurity is at risk following the firing of Jonathan Kamens, its cybersecurity lead.
The absence of essential oversight could lead to compromised sensitive data for veterans.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 months agoFormer VA cybersecurity chief issues dire warning about data belonging to millions of veterans
VA.gov's cybersecurity is at risk following the firing of Jonathan Kamens, its cybersecurity lead.
The absence of essential oversight could lead to compromised sensitive data for veterans.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago03/16/25
Transgender veterans' access to dignified care diminished after Directive 1341's rescindment by VA.
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislative actions are driven by organized campaigns, particularly by MassResistance.
Unexpected calls for diversity arose from MAGA leaders amid public backlash.
fromBoston.com
2 months agoFormer Marine from Mass. pleads guilty over false Purple Heart application
"Military veterans deserve the respect of every citizen for their service to our country. Claiming valor for a false injury is an affront to all the members of the military who serve with courage and honor."
US politics
#veteran-support
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
2 months agoVeteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service
VA Department reversed its requirement for suicide hotline employees to return to the office, raising concerns about veteran support and employee stress.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoVeterans Affairs staffers denounce OPM email amid Elon Musk's DOGE push: 'People have no clue how this is impacting us'
"So many people have no clue how this is impacting us. We spend a lot of time managing our staff's emotions with each OPM email. I fear people will begin to resign and then our veterans are the ones who will suffer."
Healthcare
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