The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has paused billions in contract cuts after backlash from lawmakers and veterans’ groups over potential harm to critical services.

The cuts, praised by Elon Musk and framed as eliminating wasteful consulting fees, included contracts affecting cancer care, toxic exposure assessments, and disability evaluations.

Facing bipartisan criticism, VA officials insist veterans’ care won’t suffer but acknowledge an ongoing review.

Advocates warn that stripping funding from key services could cause delays and denials, urging transparency on affected contracts and potential consequences.

    • ArtemisimetrA@lemmy.duck.cafeEnglish
      3·
      1 day ago

      Or to show the ones you’re training now how you plan to take care of them when they lose physical ability and mental/emotional fortitude as a direct result of the horrors they will commit and and be subjected to. Amazing that young people can see the way vets are being treated and then still be stoked to join up

  • notfromhere@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    They are literally cutting critical services to “cut out waste” while increasing the budget, likely lining their pockets. Look over here while we pick your pocket.

  • Placebonickname@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    As a US Army Veteran, and as a registered voter, I can tell you right now that I voted for people who support VA Care, and VA benefits because I support our troops, even if I don’t support military action in all circumstances. But also, I believe that Musk should go fuck himself.

    Thanks.