119 HR 873
To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the TRICARE program based on the location at which such care or services were provided.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-01-31
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Col. James Ritter (Ret.) (Intel Desk)
US Gulf base logistics are structurally exposed if Iran enforces Hormuz interdiction even selectively, and IDF-Gaza planning confirms Jerusalem treats the Iran and Gaza theaters as operationally coupled.
Iran's declaration that US weapons will not transit Hormuz into regional bases is operationally significant in ways the diplomatic coverage understates. US Central Command's logistics architecture depends on pre-positioning and transit through the Gulf — Al Udeid in Qatar, Al Dhafra in the UAE, and multiple maritime prepositioning ships depend on Hormuz access. If Iran is prepared to enforce this even selectively, every resupply run becomes a potential engagement. Capability we can measure: Iran has anti-ship missile batteries, fast-attack craft, and submarine assets sufficient to threaten commercial and military shipping in the lower Gulf. Intent we infer — and right now Iranian state media is signaling intent loudly. The IDF's parallel planning to resume Gaza operations contingent on an Iran ceasefire deal tells you Jerusalem reads this the same way: the Iran file and the Gaza file are now linked in operational time.
2026-05-13
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U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Regime, Elites
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Regime, Elites Press Statement May 7, 2026 The Trump Administration is taking decisive action to protect U.S. national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets. Toda
Read on state.gov →Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Pope Leo XIV Readout May 7, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to discuss the situation in the Middle East and topics of mut
Read on state.gov →US Department of Labor recovers $171K in back wages for 32 workers shortchanged overtime pay by Hawaii rehabilitation services employer
HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $171,897 in back wages from a physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic after an investigation determined the employer denied 32 employees full overtime pay at three of its facilities, in violation of federal law.Investigator
Read on dol.gov →Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative
Office of the Spokesperson Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative Media Note May 6, 2026 On May 6, the United States welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Norway to join the Pax Silica initiative. As a member of Pax Silica, Norway will play a leading role to develop diversified cri
Read on state.gov →Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance in our Hemisphere
Office of the Spokesperson Reaffirming the United States’ Commitment to Humanitarian Assistance in our Hemisphere Media Note May 6, 2026 Today, the U.S. Department of State reaffirmed its commitment to increasing preparedness and leading the Western Hemisphere in response to hurr
Read on state.gov →VR&E: Improving development and delivery of individualized rehabilitation plans
VA is proposing changes to make VR&E more efficient and easier for Veterans to access the services they need, by eliminating Vocational Rehabilitation Panels.
Read on news.va.gov →Easier access to commercial driver’s license training for Veterans
VA has implemented a key part of the “Dole Act,” improving how certain Commercial Driver’s License training programs are approved for VA education benefits.
Read on news.va.gov →Military Spouse Day, 2026
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate 250 glorious years of American freedom, we are reminded that this tremendous milestone is only possible thanks to our Armed Forces who, since the dawn of our Republic, pledged to defend our freedom no
Read on whitehouse.gov →Victory Day for World War II, 2026
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate Victory Day for World War II –- we celebrate America’s monumental triumph over tyranny and evil in Europe, led by the might of our Armed Forces and those of our Allies. On May 8, 1945, the iron grip o
Read on whitehouse.gov →United States Welcomes Paraguay’s Signing of the Artemis Accords
Office of the Spokesperson United States Welcomes Paraguay’s Signing of the Artemis Accords Media Note May 7, 2026 The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Paraguay on joining the Artemis Accords. Paraguay is the 67th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its
Read on state.gov →Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
The annual CHALENG survey collects input from Veterans, providers and community members to help strengthen local efforts and improve homelessness programs.
Read on news.va.gov →Independent oversight (CBO, GAO, Federal Register, Congress.gov)
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High-Tech Medical Equipment: VA Has Opportunities to Improve Its Acquisition of Maintenance Services
What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually to buy and maintain high-tech medical equipment (HTME)—such as magnetic resonance imaging equipment—to deliver health care to veterans. To maintain this equipment, and help ensu
Read on gao.gov →Markets vs Bill
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