Article Title: Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms
Article Excerpt: "...The executive order, signed by Trump in an Oval Office ceremony, would also mandate reduced wait times for veterans health care appointments through expanded hours at VA facilities and relaxed rules for community care appointments.
The actions drew immediate praise...Trump’s order also calls for the departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs to “use vouchers to support homeless veterans.”
Such a program already exists, and the White House did not specify how the new program will differ from the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) grants that have drawn praise from advocates for its flexibility and reliability in recent years.
The White House also promised to pay for construction of the new facilities at least in part with “funds that may have been spent on housing or other services for illegal aliens.” No specifics were provided by the administration on whether such programs exist in VA today or if money from other agencies will be redirected to the department. "
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
