Budget constraints, staff shortages force VA to rely on outdated medical technologiesHospitals at the Department of Veterans Affairs lag behind commercial hospitals in access to life-changing medical technology because of budget constraints and staffing shortages, leaders of medical technology companies told lawmakers Tuesday.
House Republicans seek to scale back VA mortgage bailout program for veterans in foreclosureA mortgage bailout program that has kept more than 15,000 veterans facing foreclosure from losing their homes would be scaled back or ended under legislation sponsored by Republicans on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.