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Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretary
Collins served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and deployed to Iraq in 2008.
Watchdog could subpoena former VA workers under plan approved by Congress
Currently the VA inspector general cannot force former employees to detail problems or crimes they saw during their tenure at the department.
VA’s caregiver review nearly complete, but still no timeline for future program changes
Veterans Affairs officials held a forum last week to discuss current operations with the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
VA looks to fill key medical posts, starting with the department’s top health care job
The department has not had a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health in six years.
Lawmakers urge pause in new VA health records system rollout amid more problems
The VA hopes to deploy the new system to multiple new sites later this year.
VA increasing research into long-term COVID illnesses while bracing for more short-term cases
Active coronavirus cases among department patients have increased over the last month.
Nine respiratory cancers added to list of illnesses presumed caused by burn pit smoke
The move follows promises by the administration to increase the number of burn pit illnesses eligible for benefits.
VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups
About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.
Beware of new fraudulent ‘fraud alerts’
Criminals are getting slicker about getting access to your hard-earned money.
By Karen Jowers