Trump’s Sober Pick for Veterans Affairs Has His Work Cut Out
Former Rep. Doug Collins offers a reassuring vision, but the VA’s needs and his support for privatization don’t augur well.
Veterans Affairs axes another 1,400 probationary employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the dismissal of 1,400 probationary employees Monday evening—employees the agency said occupied “non-mission critical positions” such as diversity, equity and inclusion-related roles.
Veterans Affairs cuts 1,400 probationary employees, while most positions exempt
VA Secretary Doug Collins said. "These moves will not hurt VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries. In fact, Veterans are going to notice a change for the better.
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Veterans Affairs is under attack and this attack is cleverly couched in language suggesting it is being done for the benefit of veterans. Community care is a good example. It’s a necessity for those veterans not living near a VA facility.
Department of Veterans Affairs cutting more than 1,400 employees in another round of dismissals
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is cutting more than 1,400 workers, which will save more than $83 million annually.
Veterans Affairs dismisses another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 employees, as the Trump administration seeks to cut millions of government jobs.
Layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs come under fire: 'They'll do significant and irreparable harm'
One representative defended the reductions, saying they will lead to "necessary improvements and efficiencies."
Department of Veterans Affairs announces another 1,400 dismissals
The dismissals, announced Monday evening and part of the White House cost-cutting efforts, follow a first round of 1,000 VA layoffs.
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VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforce
In his first public address to a veterans group, Doug Collins outlined plans to broaden VA benefits and cut back bureaucracy.
Veterans Affairs processing disability claims 'faster than ever before'
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it is processing disability claims "faster than ever before," as it ...
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Disabled veterans bring hopes and a long wish list to annual convention with new VA secretary
Doug Collins, the new secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, attends the Disabled American Veterans’ winter ...
Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk
Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being ...
Maine Veterans Affairs workers dismissed as part of federal layoffs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed more than 1,400 employees Monday, including some employees in Maine.
Veterans Affairs Advises Employees To Reply To Insulting OPM Email
One VA employee said they were "furious" to see leadership's advice that they justify their jobs to Elon Musk.
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Senate Democrats want answers from VA secretary after DOGE data dive
The accessing of veterans’ information by Elon Musk surrogates comes amid agency layoffs and after the firing of its ...
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VA Secretary: DOGE layoffs will not affect veterans’ care, benefits
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been working to “ slash excess regulations, cut wasteful ...