Senate passing a bill to fund the federal government uh through January. The measure will now need uh to pass in the House and then head to President Trump for a signature to end the 42 day shutdown. Probably be talking about 43 and maybe 44, I don't know.Join us now, Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas. He's chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Uh he will honor Veterans Day uh by ringing the opening bell uh here at the NASDAQ later this morning.Welcome. and and hence you here you are joining us on set. Senat ...

It is day 37 37 of the government shutdown. Bipartisan talks continue on Capitol Hill. Joining us now, Republican Senator Katie Britt.She's been a uh playing a key role in discussions. Uh I don't know how much you can tell us. Senator, who is is Senator Collins involved.Who's who's involved on uh on the other side of the aisle. >> Everyone. >> Yeah.So, uh yeah, Senator Collins obviously is taking a lead with her role as chair of appropriations. Um, we are working with other members obviously both within our ...

Staffing Crisis at VA Hospitals - Inspector General report reveals severe staffing shortages across all 139 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers [1] - Staffing needs are 50% higher than the previous year for both clinical and non-clinical roles [1] - The report's data was completed in April, potentially not reflecting subsequent workforce cuts [1] Impact on Veteran Care - Veterans are being shortchanged on care due to staffing shortages [3] - Veterans may not be able to access the care they have earned and been promised [4] - A veteran received a letter stating her psychologist was resigning, with the only alternative offered being a crisis hotline [7] Mental Health Crisis - The biggest shortage in the clinical area is in psychology [4] - Male veterans have a 44% higher suicide rate than their civilian counterparts [13] - Female veterans have a 92% higher suicide rate than their civilian counterparts [13] VA Response and Debate - Administration officials claim the findings are unreliable and subjective [2] - The VA Secretary has argued the department is bloated and needs more staffing cuts [10] - Current staffing levels have been hard-won by generations of veterans, particularly concerning mental health care [10][11][12]