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VA looks to overhaul pay, ‘antiquated’ hiring processes in major veteran care bill

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to transform its workforce and health care facilities in anticipation of legislation that would deliver a historic expansion of health care to veterans. The Senate is expected to reach a final vote this week on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act. The legislation, at its core, would expand disability compensation and health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service. VA Secretary Denis McDonough told the Senate VA…

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US Congress, eyeing China, votes to overhaul how US lends money for foreign development – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning Post US Congress, eyeing China, votes to overhaul how US lends money for foreign developmentSouth China Morning PostThe US Senate on Wednesday passed legislation overhauling the way the federal government lends money for foreign development, a measure developed largely in response to China's growing influence. The bill, which had already been approved by the …US Congress, eying China, votes to overhaul development financeNasdaq U.S. Congress, eying China, votes to overhaul development …Thomson Reuters Foundationall 27 news articles » us congress – Google News

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US Congress divided over immigration system overhaul – Al Jazeera America

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Al Jazeera America US Congress divided over immigration system overhaulAl Jazeera AmericaWhile efforts appear to be under way to reunite families separated by Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy, attempts to unite the US Congress on legislation to overhaul the US immigration system have hit a major stumbling block. Members of Congress failed …and more » us congress – Google News

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US Congress divided over immigration system overhaul – Aljazeera.com

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Aljazeera.com US Congress divided over immigration system overhaulAljazeera.comWhile efforts appear to be under way to reunite families separated by Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy, attempts to unite the US Congress on legislation to overhaul the US immigration system have hit a major stumbling block. Members of Congress failed …and more » us congress – Google News

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US Senate approves Republicans’ tax overhaul – Reuters

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Aljazeera.com US Senate approves Republicans' tax overhaulReutersWASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Saturday approved a sweeping tax overhaul, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a major step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans …Senate Republicans 'have votes' to pass US tax billAljazeera.com Senate Passes Sweeping Republican Tax Overhaul BillNew York TimesTax bill: Trump victory as Senate backs tax overhaulBBC NewsCNN –Deutsche Welle –Voice of Americaall 4,217 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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