New VA program for veterans facing foreclosure clears last hurdle in CongressThe VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, which was adopted by the Senate with a voice vote late Tuesday, establishes a partial claim program that allows veterans who are behind on home loan payments to receive federal assistance.
Veterans advocates, nonprofit health groups argue over merits of VA care vs. private careRepresentatives from some nonprofit groups presented instances of the VA denying referrals for private-sector care to qualifying veterans as evidence the federal agency is trying to curtail the use of private medical treatment.