Lawmakers are expediting emergency legislation to address an approximately $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Officials have cautioned that, without prompt congressional intervention, the disbursement of benefits to veterans and survivors may be jeopardized. In a show of bipartisan cooperation, the House approved the legislation on Wednesday night, with support from both parties.
Congress Rushes to Fix $3B Veterans Affairs Deficit
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