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Phoenix VA Rebukes Fox News Tucker Carlson Story, Kind Of
The team at Phoenix VA attempted to punk Fox New host Tucker Carlson by covertly releasing audio recordings of an interview not included in the…
Saudis ‘Exploit’ Veterans To Change New Anti-Terror Law
Saudi Arabia is bankrolling a lavish trip to DC for veterans willing to oppose the new law that allows civil suits against countries that sponsor…
Over 25 Percent Of VA Burial Payments Improper, To Cost Taxpayers $28 Million
A watchdog investigation found that improper funding of VA burial payments will cost taxpayers $28 million over the next five years. The investigation started by…
Shulkin Confirmed As White House Excludes National VSOs From Meeting
While the David Shulkin confirmation yesterday was no surprise, the simultaneous White House veteran “listening session” raised some eyebrows by excluding vet orgs. Following what…
Tax Avoider Medtronic Wins Telehealth Contract From Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs just picked Medtronic, a US tax avoidance company, to receive tax dollars to provide telehealth equipment to the agency. Medtronic,…
Outsourced? VA Does Not Even ‘Own’ Its Own Infrastructure
Both Democrats and Republicans are fighting over whether VA should be outsourced all the while ignoring that VA is already largely outsourced to the private…
Louisiana Overton Brooks VAMC Director Removed
The director of Overton Brooks VAMC in Shreveport, LA was removed from duty pending an investigation into wrongdoing. Last night, Officials from South Central Veterans…
With Any Appeal, Be Sure To Look Behind The Curtain Of Oz
Almost fifteen years ago now, I went in for my first appointment with VocRehab. I was super excited and looking forward to setting off on…
VA Spent Billions Without Denting Doctor Hiring Problem
An NPR investigation found that despite $2.5 billion in special funding, VA added no more doctors and other clinicians than without the extra money. Veterans…
Big Bucks: Former VA Secretary Lands Deal With Veterans Affairs
CGI Federal, a Canadian owned company headed by former VA Secretary James Peake will use predictive technology as VA’s newest collections company. CGI Federal will…
Shulkin VHA Leadership Did Not Curb Whistleblower Retaliation
A new whistleblower from Phoenix VA maintains whistleblower retaliation remains largely unchanged under VHA Under Secretary David Shulkin. That whistleblower, scheduling manager Kuauhtemoc Rodriguez, informed…
UPDATE: Veterans Affairs Gets Partial Hiring Freeze Exemption After Outcry
In response to widespread outcry, Veterans Affairs will be partially exempt from hiring freeze for health care professionals and others. “The Department of Veterans Affairs…