Veterans

Since May 2013, veterans' medical centers nationwide have been under pressure to clear out 2 million backlogged orders for patient care or services. (Thinkstock)

Veterans Affairs officials purged 1.5 million unfinished medical orders

Mark Flatten · May 1, 2014 4:00 am

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki listens as he testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Examiner Editorial: Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki is missing in action

Washington Examiner · May 1, 2014 4:00 am

Military benefits survive defense cuts

Donna Cassata · April 30, 2014 9:26 pm

First lady Michelle Obama, right, hugs Chrissandra Jackson, center, accompanied by Dr. Jill Biden, left, at the third anniversary of Joining Forces, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the American Red Cross Hall of Service in Washington. Mrs. Obama announced pledges in excess of $150 million from foundations and corporations to help veterans and their families get the services they need in the places where they live as the country adjusts to a postwar footing. Jackson is a daughter of a military family. (AP Photo)

First lady announcing pledges for vets, families

Nancy Benac · April 30, 2014 5:20 pm

A trio of Arizona congressmen on Tuesday sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking him to remove Sharon Helman and her leadership team. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Congressmen want Phoenix Veterans Affairs health chief removed

Associated Press · April 29, 2014 4:00 am

Reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs

Reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael Warren · April 28, 2014 4:15 pm

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Obama: US takes VA neglect claim ‘very seriously’

Associated Press · April 28, 2014 4:00 am

More than three dozen veterans died waiting for treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs' Phoenix facilities, CNN reported Wednesday evening. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

More deaths from bad care at Veterans Affairs health facilities

Charles Hoskinson · April 24, 2014 4:00 am

Michelle Obama says life on campaign trail felt like military life

National Security

Michelle Obama says life on campaign trail felt like military life

Paul Bedard · April 24, 2014 4:00 am

Slain sailor to be awarded Navy medal

National Security

Slain sailor to be awarded Navy medal

Washington Examiner · April 23, 2014 9:29 pm

First lady announces one-stop job site for vets

First lady announces one-stop job site for vets

Washington Examiner · April 23, 2014 7:51 pm

CNN: 40 vets die waiting for care from Veterans Affairs in Phoenix

CNN: 40 vets die waiting for care from Veterans Affairs in Phoenix

Washington Examiner · April 23, 2014 4:00 am