Trump’s V.A. Pick Says He’ll Protect Veterans’ Ability to Seek Outside Care
Doug Collins, chosen by President Trump to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, does not have a traditional résumé for V.A. secretary, but he fits the mold of a Trump loyalist.
Doug Collins, Trump's pick to head the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
Trump's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, answered questions about proposed spending cuts, staff shortages and whether the VA would continue to provide abortions.
Doug Collins tells Senate committee he will put veterans first if confirmed as VA secretary
Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins, nominated to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Veterans Affairs, participated in a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Watch live: Trump VA nominee Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), whom President Trump has selected to lead the Veterans Affairs Department (VA), is scheduled to testify in his confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is scheduled to begin the hearing at 10 a.
"Veteran Safety Must Come First" – Senator Murray to VA Nominee Doug Collins
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) pressed VA Secretary nominee Doug Collins to prioritize veteran safety as the VA rolls out its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. She stressed the importance of holding Oracle accountable and working closely with frontline providers to fix past issues and ensure a reliable system for veterans.
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Veterans Affairs exempt from Trump's federal hiring freeze, but concerns about care remain
The Department of Veterans Affairs was spared Monday for the 90-day hiring freeze President Trump imposed on federal agencies, welcome news for the the roughly 9.1 million veterans enrolled in the ...
Veterans groups ask Trump to reconsider immigration executive order, cite impacts on Afghan partners
Veterans groups sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Thursday, asking him to to reconsider an executive order that could impact Afghan interpreters and their families.
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Iowa groups seek property tax break for disabled veterans
Veterans groups are seeking a state tax break for the estimated 47,000 disabled veterans in Iowa who are homeowners. “We fully support disabled veterans rated 10% through 90% having their property ...
On Day 4 of President Trump, telework is on the chopping block
Agencies should require workers to comply within roughly 30 days of the policy announcement, the White House Office of ...
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Sen. Boozman questions Trump nominee for Sec. of Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Boozman also expressed his concerns to Collins about the VA’s management and budgeting of the Toxic Exposure Fund in light of implementing the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise ...
Philadelphia is the only county in Pa. without the mandated veterans affairs director. Vets want answers.
It sends the message that they don’t care. It’s sad,” said an American Legion post commander. The position has been vacant ...
Sens. Warnock, Ossoff secure more than $500,000 for homeless veterans in Atlanta area
U.S. Sens. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced they’d secured more than $500,000 to help homeless veterans living ...
VA and SLCC team up to help get veterans’ businesses off the ground
Vietnam War veteran and POW Lt. Col. Jay Hess, center, at a ceremony for Vietnam War veterans at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 29, 2023. The Utah VA and Salt Lake Community College created a ...
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14 honorees will be inducted into Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame on Thursday
The 20th Class of distinguished Connecticut veterans will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Gold ...
Musk's Doge gets conflict of interest over warning over use of encrypted messaging apps
The body, which uses litigation to obtain public records and expose government misconduct, argued that Musk’s leadership of the department raises “significant ethical concerns about potential conflict ...
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Women’s Club honors veterans
General Federation of Women’s Club members are, from left: Irene Mackiewicz; Maggie Wallowak; Eileen Gallagher, project chairman; Mary Pat Connell; Marie Warren, president; Nancy D’Amico; Betty Bauman ...
Lawmakers debate merits of VA policy designed to protect nation's military vets from self-harm
"The Department of Veterans Affairs seems to fail to give veterans any due process before violating their constitutional right to bear arms," said House Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs ...