Senate committee advances $270 billion budget for VA
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Buy PhotoThe Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Washington, D.C. is shown in this undated file photo. (Stars and Stripes)
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 25-5 to advance the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2022 a move that signals widespread support in Congress for the spending increase.
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the committee, said the bill provides “groundbreaking investment in VA health care and research.”
Several Republicans voted against the measure. Their objections were focused on the White House’s overall budget plan, rather than the proposed increase for the VA. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., criticized Biden for boosting nondefense spending while proposing only a small increase for the Defense Department.
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