VA nominee pledges to be advocate for nation's 18 million military vets, to 'do everything possible' to lower suicide numbers
Trump's nominee to be the next Veterans Affairs Secretary does not commit to seeking an exemption to the President's federal hiring freeze.
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VA secretary nominee rejects privatization but wants more employee firings
The Veterans Affairs Department’s workforce will have a advocate in its next secretary, President Trump’s pick to lead the ...
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Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns
Trump's VA pick, former Rep. Doug Collins, said the VA may be trying to fill positions, but many of those vacancies have gone ...
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VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades
Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department ...
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.
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VA Secretary Nominee Faces Grilling Over Abortion, Project 2025 Stances
On reproductive rights for veterans, Doug Collins said, “We will look at this rule." On proposed Veterans Affairs cost-cutting measures, he said “We’re not going to balance budgets on the back of ...
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VA Secretary Nominee Pledges to Modernize Hospital Infrastructure, Promote Community Care
Doug Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain and former House member from Georgia, faced some tough questions but appeared to ...