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'Changes that actually help our veterans': VA secretary defends proposed 15% workforce reduction

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has emphasized his commitment to reforming the department. Despite a reduction of at least 2,400 employees, Collins states that the VA remains dedicated to preserving and improving healthcare benefits for veterans.

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Veterans concerns on cuts addressed by local VA

Veterans in Richland County have been concerned about cuts to their health care and benefits after actions by the Trump administration since January.

23 days ago

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Topeka Capital-Journal

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Kansas senator proposes bill that would make it harder to fire VA employees

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran proposed giving Congress a role for future firings at the Department of Veterans Administration.

24 days ago

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duffelblog.com

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VA Secretary promises to personally punch every veteran in the nutsack

WASHINGTON — With many veterans worried that government-wide cost-cutting measures will affect essential medical care and benefits, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has reassured the nation that he will “personally punch every veteran in the nutsack,” sources confirmed today.“Don’t believe all the rumors you hear in the woke media,” Collins said. “I’m coming for your nuts, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”ShareThe VA fired 1,000 e…

24 days ago

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whro.org

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As former VA workers lament their sudden firings, the agency says thousands more job cuts are coming

Until recently, the VA was adding thousands of employees to try to keep up with increased demand for veterans' medical care.

24 days ago

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Stars and Stripes

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GOP-led bill would create congressional oversight of VA layoffs

The Republican chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee said he plans to introduce legislation to require congressional oversight and input from veterans groups before the Department of Veterans Affairs fires more workers, which is expected to reach 80,000 by September.

25 days ago·Washington, United States

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'Changes that actually help our veterans': VA secretary defends proposed 15% workforce reduction

Despite firing at least 2,400 employees, Secretary Doug Collins pledges to maintain the VA’s commitment to preserving and improving healthcare benefits for veterans.

25 days ago·New York, United States

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