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Suspect dead after shooting at Veterans Affairs clinic in Georgia
Calling 911 is for emergencies only, but what counts as an emergency.
A suspect is dead, and another person is injured after a shooting erupted at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in northwestern Georgia, authorities said on Tuesday, March 17.
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VA announces major milestone for veterans' benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major milestone affecting benefits for Veterans. In a press release issued on February 23, 2026, it reported that the backlog of disability compensation and pension benefit claims has been reduced by 63 percent since last year and is now below 100,000.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs gutted its workforce. Lawmakers say veterans are now paying the price.
A VA spokesperson called the report "political theater" after it raised concerns.
A scathing report released this week by Democratic congressional staff sharply criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs, accusing the agency of dramatically reducing its healthcare capacity after slashing tens of thousands of jobs in the past fiscal year.