After more than a decade, veteran access to timely health care is still the No. 1 challenge for the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a government watchdog.
Researchers said the observations suggest that the VA consider working more closely with community hospitals to maintain veterans' access to quality care.
About 650 general and flag officer promotions could be delayed this year by a legislative hold on Capitol Hill imposed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over military abortion policies, according to the Pentagon.