Opinion
America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
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VA to resume new electronic health record rollout in mid-2026
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Suicides among veterans remain unchanged despite federal focus
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Plan to avert government shutdown does not include extra VA funds
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Congress finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers
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Another commissary closure leaves customers seeking answers
For months, customers at the Forest Glen Annex commissary in Silver Spring, Maryland, have asked: When will our commissary reopen?
By Karen Jowers