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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‘The mission is veterans’: Nominee for VA secretary pledges to protect vets benefits from possible spending cuts
Doug Collins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, pledged to protect veterans ...
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Sen. King questions Trump's nominee to lead Department of Veterans' Affairs
Sen. Angus King said the newly implemented hiring freeze of the federal workforce should not apply to direct-care workers.
Veterans Affairs secretary pick Doug Collins makes opening remarks in confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins, made his opening remarks during ...
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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 ...
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The BLUF: Video series helps veterans find out what they need to know
New episodes this week on The BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front), a biweekly video series from the Department of Veterans Affairs, ...
Sens. Warnock, Ossoff secure more than $500,000 for homeless veterans in Atlanta area
Georgia's US Senators announced more than $500,000 would be provided to help veterans seeking shelter in the Atlant area.
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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 ...
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Capitol Notebook: Reynolds, lawmakers highlight support, proposals to aid veterans
Lawmakers advance legislation creating harsher penalties for assaults on corrections officers and sports officials ...
Scores of career State Dept. diplomats resign before Trump’s inauguration
Trump’s team requested numerous high-level resignations from the State Department as the president-elect prepares to make a ...
State Veterans Affairs to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and a Veterans Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Both forums ...
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Capitol Notebook: Reynolds, lawmakers pitch policies to aid veterans
The Veterans Affairs department has proposed legislation that would raise the state’s Veterans Trust Fund from $50 to $75 ...
VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an ...