VA to Dismiss 80,000+ Workers Nationwide

VA to Dismiss 80,000+ Workers Nationwide

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut more than 80,000 workers across the country, AP reported Wednesday, citing an internal memo in which VA Chief of Staff Christopher Syrek told senior officials to prepare to “resize and tailor the workforce to the mission...
VA Reverses Course on Cancelling Some Contracts

VA Reverses Course on Cancelling Some Contracts

The Department of Veterans Affairs said last week it would cut about 875 wasteful contracts to save the agency $2 billion, an announcement that concerned many veterans advocates. Now VA has reviewed the contracts more closely and said Monday it will keep about 300 of...
Collins’ VA Nomination Hearing Delayed

Collins’ VA Nomination Hearing Delayed

Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) will not appear before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee today as planned for a confirmation hearing to become VA secretary. The FBI has not completed his background check, Military Times reported. “In accordance with...