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12 May 2020

Associated Press | Veterans groups, govt brace for surge in mental health needs
The VA and its partner mental health providers have kept thousands of veterans in treatment during the coronavirus pandemic through telehealth appointments.

Stars and Stripes | VA says 200,000 have signed burn pit registry; advocates argue lists don’t provide health care for vets
Military Times | African American and Hispanic veterans may face bigger risk from coronavirus, VA warns
Task and Purpose | Army veteran, ‘Seinfeld’ actor Jerry Stiller dies at 92

Navy Times | Pentagon watchdog to probe Navy’s handling of COVID-19 on ships and subs
Military Times | Bulging deficits may threaten prized Pentagon arms projects
The Hill | Top conservative calls on Pentagon to lift COVID-19 enlistment restrictions

Defense News | NATO chief backs Germany’s vow to keep war-ready US nukes
Defense News | The US Navy returns to an increasingly militarized Arctic

Wall Street Journal | Consumer prices post biggest drop since last recession during April lockdowns

The Hill | The 8 key provisions expected in Democrats’ next COVID-19 bill
Wall Street Journal | Public pension-fund losses set record in first quarter