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VA Budget Proposal Boosts Funding Amid Staffing Legal Battle

5/16/2025

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins is set to present the department's 2026 budget plan to the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT. President Trump's proposal includes a 4% boost for VA programs, emphasizing enhancements to electronic health records, even as staffing cuts face legal hurdles following a California judge's recent intervention.

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins is set to present the department's 2026 budget plan to the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT. President Trump's proposal includes a 4% boost for VA programs, emphasizing enhancements to electronic health records, even as staffing cuts face legal hurdles following a California judge's recent intervention.