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Jun 23

WATCH: Trump signs bill to protect whistleblowers, expedite firing of Veterans Affairs employees

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The measure has broad bipartisan support and is part of an effort encouraged by Trump to fix an agency that provides services to millions of veterans.

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Jun 20

Shulkin issues new policy to curb employee drug theft from VA hospitals

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Federal authorities are investigating possible opioid and other drug theft by VA employees, even after the VA announced "zero tolerance" in February.

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Jun 06

Senate approves bill to make firing Veterans Affairs employees easier

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The bipartisan measure passed by voice vote. It comes more than three years after a 2014 scandal at the Phoenix VA medical center, where some veterans died while waiting months for appointments.

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May 30

WATCH: Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin says there’s ‘a lot of work to do’ to fix the system

By Hope Yen, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Shulkin is expected to begin speaking at 11:30 a.m. EST. Watch live here.

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May 03

Shulkin says he’s considering closing 1,100 Veterans Affairs facilities

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin says his department is seeking to close perhaps more than 1,100 VA facilities nationwide as it develops plans to allow more veterans to receive medical care in the private sector.

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Apr 27

WATCH: Trump signs order creating accountability office at VA

By Darlene Superville and Hope Yen, Associated Press

President Donald Trump, who made improving veterans' care a prominent issue as he campaigned for office, was to issue the order while visiting the VA.

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Apr 18

Veterans Affairs launches pilot program with CVS to reduce wait times for veteran care

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Some ailing veterans can now use their federal health care benefits at CVS "MinuteClinics" to treat minor illnesses and injuries, under a pilot program announced Tuesday by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Apr 14

Can President Trump keep his promises to veterans?

By Gretchen Frazee

As a candidate, Donald Trump made veterans services a top issue. Now, nearly three months into his administration, Mr. Trump is facing a number of barriers to achieving one of his main promises on the campaign trail.

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Apr 13

WATCH: VA Secretary Shulkin addresses report that VA hospital in D.C. puts patients at ‘unnecessary risk’

By Joshua Barajas

A Veterans Affairs hospital in Washington, D.C., was flagged by inspectors in a report released on Wednesday for its mismanagement of medical equipment, supplies and staffing.

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Apr 04

VA says it fixed the veteran suicide hotline, but critics say it’s still broken

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

The Department of Veterans Affairs told skeptical lawmakers Tuesday it has already fixed problems with its suicide hotline that were highlighted in an internal watchdog's report released just two weeks ago.

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