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19 May 2020

Military Times | Some VA hospitals reopening today for non-coronavirus care amid pandemic downturn
Veterans Affairs officials will begin today to offer non-emergency services at 20 medical centers across the country as part of a “phased approach” to resuming normal operations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Stars and Stripes | South Korea to provide 10,000 face masks to help Navajo veterans fight coronavirus
Stars and Stripes | ‘Terrified and trapped’: Paralyzed veterans struggle during pandemic
Military.com | VA asks public for donations to help homeless veterans through pandemic

Military Times | Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis
Military Times | First coronavirus death in three weeks, DoD reports
Politico | Pentagon weighs 2 options for lifting troop travel restrictions

Stars and Stripes | Taliban car bomb kills nine at intelligence base in Ghazni
Defense News | Japan launches new unit to boost defense in space
Wall Street Journal | Global economic recovery might take up to 3 years, say European bosses
The Hill | Merkel, Macron back $546B coronavirus aid package for EU

The Hill | Stocks soar on vaccine progress, pledge from Fed chief
Bloomberg | Powell says will use full range of tools to support economy

Wall Street Journal | Next wave of coronavirus stimulus payments hinges on debate over reopening economy