Indefinite Suspension of VA Firefighter for Stalking Is Upheld
An arbitrator, and now the appeals court, has upheld the indefinite suspension of a VA employee in connection with several incidents of his “stalking” of female coworkers.
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Trump Donates His First Quarter Salary to VA
The White House announced that President Trump has donated his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Lawmakers Want Hearing on Problems at DC VA Medical Center
Four Congressmen are calling for an investigation into a series of problems at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Fly Infestation Causes VA Hospital to Postpone Over 80 Surgeries
A fly infestation at a Los Angeles VA hospital led to closing operating rooms and delaying surgeries. Bug lights are installed to trap the insects as well.
Vets.gov or Veterans.gov?
Do veterans understand the differences between these two websites? One lawmaker is concerned they may not.
Privatization? Not Happening Says VA
The VA said unequivocally in a recent press release that there is no effort underway to privatize the agency.
Should Congressmen Have Offices Inside of the VA?
One Congressman wants to make the process of opening Congressional offices inside of VA facilities an easier process after having successfully done it himself.
Did Some VA Employees Violate Federal Law?
One Congressman is concerned that some VA employees may have violated federal law when they participated in a recent “March on the VA” union rally.
VA Pharmacist Loses Bid To Overturn Her Removal
The VA Medical Center in Washington, DC successfully defended its decision to fire one of its clinical pharmacists based on three charges.
What Happens When Political Appointees Circle the Wagons?
The author says that infighting among political appointees is not unusual, however, he says it can lead to challenges to accomplishing the mission.
