Limousine liberals? Number of government-owned limos has soared under Obama

By Joe Eaton

The number of limousines owned by the federal government has jumped 73 percent in the first two years of the Obama administration

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… o once rode in style now face more proletarian transportation options. The Department of Veterans Affairs, for example, ran a fleet of 21 limousines in 2008 under George W. Bush, a …"

No guarantees at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

By John Solomon

Last November, the federal corporation charged with protecting Americans’ retirement funds issued an ominous public warning: the amount of p

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… ternal controls as part of their financial statements. A handful, like the Department of Veterans Affairs, Treasury Department, and Agriculture Department, currently have at least …"

VA medical centers in hot water for failing to follow sterilization training

By Laurel Adams

GAO says some VA medical centers aren't following strict sanitation guidelines for reusable medical equipment

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… al centers could potentially be at risk,” the GAO report said.FAST FACT: Department of Veterans Affairs operates one of the largest health care systems in the country, with 153 V …"

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VA strengthens research and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

By Laurel Adams

As more veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seek treatment for post—traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Veterans Affai

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… istan wars seek treatment for post—traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Veterans Affairs has improved how it funds PTSD research and treatment.About 20 percent of …"

"… from $9.9 million in 2005 to $24.5 million in 2009.FAST FACT: In 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs received $510 million for medical and prosthetic research.Following are ot …"

IMPACT: Sen. Grassley demands review of VA travel after news of $131,000 commute

By Corbin Hiar

Republican senator wants review of VA travel budget after official spends $131,000 for weekly commute to job

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… Thursday demanded a review of $80 million spent on travel last year by the Department of Veterans Affairs after a senior official billed the government nearly $131,000 for his week …"

Bush appointee allows VA employee to be overpaid $41,000 and commute to D.C. from Ark.

By Corbin Hiar

IT director in scandal-plagued VA office allowed to commute from Arkansas, all-expenses-paid

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

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There are many restrictions on official government travel, but they’ve been ignored

By Corbin Hiar

Questions about the extent of travel abuse by federal employees

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… ;published three stories about high-flying officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs commuting to D.C. at taxpayer expense. In reporting these pieces, two ques …"

Veteran disability claims languish

By The Center for Public Integrity

Veterans are now forced to wait up to six months to have their disabilities claims processed

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… stan — disability claims are a vital and necessary source of income. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), however, has long failed to process claims in a timely manner, forci …"

Emails show wireless firm's communications with White House as campaign donations were made

By Fred Schulte and John Aloysius Farrell

Wireless company sought meetings with White House officials as contributions were made

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… ial sharply disagreed.Peter L. Levin, the chief technology officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, didn’t mince words in an explicit warning he sent via email to White Ho …"

Administration technology experts slow to see threats from wireless network

By Fred Schulte

Obama technology experts were slow to see threats from LightSquared network

Excerpts from this story referencing "Department of Veterans Affairs":

"… ork accelerated after Peter L. Levin, the chief technology officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs. warned White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and two other s …"

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