Congress races to finish veterans and highway bills
Congress rushed to wrap up action on veterans affairs and highway funding with a five week break looming. House Republicans postponed a border security vote as Tea Party factions withdrew support, leaving much unfinished after 18 months of partisan conflict.
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Lawmakers weigh dangers of driving high on marijuana
Washington lawmakers debated the risks of driving after marijuana use. Rep. John Mica chaired a Transportation subcommittee hearing about rising impaired driving due to a mix of drugs and alcohol, noting no test exists to detect THC impairment and gauge safety.
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Senate approves highway bill to keep funding flowing
The Senate on Tuesday voted 66 31 to pass a highway funding measure sending it to the House. It strips out controversial provisions and extends funds through next May with an 8.1 billion balance, while deferring fuel tax politics until after the election. The House may accept the changes or send it back, with a summer adjournment in sight.
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Major provisions to veterans health care bill reached
The final House Senate compromise veterans bill aims to cut delays at VA hospitals and clinics and end hiding long wait times. It allows up to 10 billion dollars to pay private doctors for eligible veterans and dedicates 5 billion to hire more doctors and nurses, with eligibility limited to those enrolled in VA care as of Aug 1 or living 40 miles away.
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VA funds expand clinics and support, in-state tuition aid
The proposal authorizes 1.3 billion dollars to open 27 VA outpatient clinics and other facilities in 18 states and Puerto Rico. It also gives the VA secretary power to fire poor-performing senior executives with seven days to appeal and a final decision in 21 days. The plan widens a veterans children scholarship to cover surviving spouses, allows in-state tuition for all veterans and eligible dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and reduces annual bonuses for VA employees by 40 million dollars to 360 million.
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