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Proposed VA Cuts Spark Veteran Anger: 'Deserve Better'


Published on 2025-03-11 11:00:47 - Newsweek
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  • Widespread cuts across the Department of Veterans Affairs are letting veterans down, laid-off employees and advocates say.

The article discusses the backlash against proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by the Biden administration. Veterans and advocacy groups are expressing significant anger and disappointment over these cuts, which they argue could negatively impact healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans. The proposed reductions include cuts to the Toxic Exposures Fund, which was established to address health issues related to toxic exposures like burn pits. Critics, including Republican lawmakers and veteran organizations, claim that these cuts go against promises made to support veterans, especially in light of recent legislation aimed at improving VA services. The contention is that these financial adjustments could lead to reduced services at a time when veterans' needs are increasing, prompting calls for the administration to reconsider and prioritize veterans' welfare.

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