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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Slashing VA funds will have dire consequences on veterans, advocacy groups warn
More than a half-dozen veterans service groups presented their legislative priorities at a joint hearing of the House and ...
Veterans Affairs secretary reveals almost $2 billion saved in cut contracts
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins explained that these contracts included training, executive support, Microsoft PowerPoint tutorials, and meeting minutes.
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 ...
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VA staff told to reply to Musk’s ‘What did you do last week’ email
More than 2 million federal workers received an email over the weekend threatening firing if they can't justify their work ...
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Democratic Lawmaker Bashes DOGE Cuts As Hundreds Laid Off at VA: 'How is That in the Service of Our Veterans?'
A Democratic lawmaker condemned the latest 1,400 VA layoffs, part of DOGEs federal overhaul, warning they undermine veterans' services and agency staffing.
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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.
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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 ...
Veterans Affairs Secretary Collins: “We’re not cutting benefits.”
I interviewed the VA Secretary Doug Collins last night and it was pretty clear he had a message for the roughly 18 million ...
Fired VA health workers reinstated, but new staff don't trust Trump and Musk
More than 1,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs were fired amid the Trump administration's broad layoffs last ...
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US Sen. Jon Ossoff presses VA leader Collins for info on Musk's access to veterans' medical records
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff wants Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins — a fellow Georgian — to provide clarity about Elon Musk's ...
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 ...