GM: An exhaustive internal investigation of General Motors Co.’s ignition-switch recall shortcomings revealed a “pattern of incompetence and neglect,” but no overarching conspiracy to conceal information from the public, the company said Thursday. The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel have more here, here and here.

VA: Senators on Thursday struck a deal to make it easier for veterans to receive care outside of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, which have been embroiled in controversy, The Associated Press reports.