For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

Veterans call for a fixed date and less emphasis on weekend fun. more >>

Score 1 for the free press. more >>

FDA estimates that about 5 percent of patients who get LASIK are unhappy with the results. more >>

A Veterans Affairs official is accused of concealing a high suicide rate among vets. more >>

A new program is recruiting wounded vets for jobs on Capitol Hill. more >>

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren today testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that injured soldiers have "experienced poor facilities, leadership challenges, and an entrenched bureaucracy" when seeking medical care. "However, the improvements we will discuss today go well beyond addressing the shortcomings" that were highly publicized in the wake of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center treatment scandal last year, he added. more >>

Capitol Hill maneuvering provides no help for those feeling the crunch of getting to the VA hospital. more >>

They're reimbursed only 11 cents a mile for medical-related travel vs. 49 cents for government bureaucrats. more >>

—Steve Breen, San Diego Union-Tribune more >>