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VA Lays Groundwork for Private Health Care

The agency wants the private sector to manage a key part of project.

Defense

The Pentagon Sent Extra Military Gear to School Districts Too

A coalition of civil rights groups is asking the Defense Department to stop transfers of military equipment to school districts.

Defense

Kerry: Countries Are Offering Ground Troops in Fight Against ISIS

Secretary of State says he is "extremely encouraged" by the level of international commitment to military assistance.

Defense

New Guidance Aims to Help Vietnam-Era Vets Who Are Denied Benefits

The Pentagon wants to make it easier for vets suffering from PTSD who received less-than-honorable discharges to obtain service benefits.

Defense

What the White House Means When It Says 'We're at War' with ISIS

'We are at war with [ISIS] in the same way that we are at war with Al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world,' White House press secretary Josh Earnest said.

Defense

Is It Peacetime or Wartime in America?

Obama is losing his battle with perpetual war.

Defense

ISIS Is at Least Twice as Big as We First Thought It Was

CIA report estimates the group has 20,000 to 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.

Defense

Russia's Militarization of the North Pole Has U.S. Lawmakers on Edge

Moscow is beefing up its military presence in the Arctic region at a faster rate than any other polar nation.

Management

They Crossed the Border as Unaccompanied Minors to Reunite With Their Mom

"I was very, very scared. I came with people I didn't know."

Oversight

Boehner Says He'll Give Obama What He Wants on ISIL

Speaker criticized parts of President Obama's plan but said Congress should approve what he asked for anyway.

Defense

President Obama Honors the Families of 9/11 Victims

"Your love is the ultimate rebuke to the hatred of those who attacked us that bright blue morning."

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Special Operations Wants Portable Lasers, Better Night Vision Goggles

The Special Operations Command requires “revolutionary game changing” technologies to support its mission.

Defense

Should the U.S. Revoke Passports of Americans Fighting for ISIS?

Several lawmakers say that’s essential to keeping them from attacking U.S. soil.

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Islamic State Unites Congress, But Lawmakers Diverge on the Way Forward

The Islamic State may have provoked rare unity in a dysfunctional Congress -- but lawmakers’ support for Obama’s strategy comes with crucial caveats. By Molly O’Toole

Defense

Vote on Spending Bill Postponed Amid Syria Debate

White House wants authority to arm Syrian rebels, but Republicans are wary.