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Officials revised their initial ask downward after criticism from lawmakers over previous inaccurate estimates.

VA officials launched a new pilot program Tuesday allowing environmentally friendly burials at three department national cemeteries. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.

More than half of the individuals polled said they have a great deal of trust in the U.S. armed forces.

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Junior enlisted troops would see a 14.5% pay raise starting in January under a plan unvieled by House and Senate negotiators this week. (Getty Images)

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

Providing more health care coverage for disabled veterans living abroad could be a major focus of the next session of Congress.

The figures are the latest available from federal census data and suggest limited progress on the issue of suicide prevention by Veterans Affairs leaders.

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