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23 September 2022

Fox News | Senators rip VA secretary for trapping veterans in government-run health care: ‘Blatant bias’

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Republican senators this week accused Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough of purposefully steering veterans away from private sector health care options and keeping them inside a VA system that is becoming less responsive to veterans.

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McDonough on Thursday faced a tense round of questions from senators asking about implementation of the Mission Act. The bipartisan law took effect in 2019 and was aimed at getting veterans access to private sector care when VA care takes too long or is too far away, or even when it is in the best interest of a veteran to seek outside care.

Military.com | VA Mulls Pushing Vets to Telehealth Before Offering Local Doctor Appointments

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The Washington Post | Justice Dept. says it would defend Veterans Affairs medical workers in abortion cases

Defense News | Space Force refining range needs through ‘Black Skies’ training

Military.com | Bigger Housing Allowances, Price Cuts at Commissaries Coming Under New Plan Unveiled by Pentagon

Military Times | Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops

The Hill | US has privately warned Russia of consequences of using a nuclear weapon

Associated Press | After days focused on Ukraine, other concerns emerge at UN

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