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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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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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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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 ...

Free Veterans Mental Health Forum set for next week

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Veterans and their families are invited to a special event focused on mental health support next week. The Veterans Mental Health Forum will take place on Thursday, January 30, at ...