To cut wait times, VA wants nurses to act like doctors. Doctors say veterans will be harmed. VA still faces staggering demands for care and a shortage of doctors. By Lisa Rein  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »

Bipartisan chemical bill runs into a Senate roadblock: Rand Paul A bipartisan measure that would overhaul the nation's chemical safety laws is on hold, due to Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). By Juliet Eilperin  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »