Veterans Affairs
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The president might call it "reorganization." Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin might call it "modernization." But the general principles are the same.
September 19, 2017 -
Veterans made up slightly more of the federal workforce in fiscal 2016 compared to previous years, but agencies overall hired fewer new veterans to fill government jobs.
September 12, 2017 -
Lack of updated deceased records at VA shows billions in improper payments to deceased veterans, according to SSA IG
September 01, 2017 -
Surveys and feedback are a key part of the Veterans Affairs Department's customer experience strategy and its plan to expand telehealth services.
August 31, 2017 -
The Homeland Security Department isn't the only agency working on rescue and response to Hurricane Harvey. Other agencies are doing their part to help impacted victims in Texas in Louisiana.
August 28, 2017 -
The Veterans Affairs Department is mapping out touch points where veterans might interact with the department and collecting feedback from veterans.
August 28, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs Department auditors have been looking veterans' health care lately and have uncovered some disturbing issues.
August 25, 2017 -
The Energy Department is lending some supercomputing capacity to the VA for a genetic coding and analysis program that could change how post-traumatic stress disorder and other combat injuries are treated.
August 25, 2017 -
This bill, the latest in a series of department-specific reforms, provides a good look at both the approach and the substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest of the federal government.
August 15, 2017 -
VA's Rory Cooper joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss his work as a leading figure in the development of better wheelchairs, sports equipment and other assistive gear for the federal workforce
August 11, 2017 -
The VA secretary is not merely angry at the MPSB's recent request to reinstate Brian Hawkins, he's determined to fire him
August 10, 2017 -
In today's Federal Newscast, after firing the director of the Veterans Affairs Department's D.C. Medical Center, the agency is forced to reinstate him while the case is being reviewed.
August 10, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said the agency is not privatizing, but additions to the Choice program will help create more comprehensive programs and partnerships to provide veterans with the best care.
August 07, 2017 -
The Veterans Affairs Department will expand its telehealth program, which already provided healthcare services to 700,000 veterans across the country.
August 03, 2017 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate passed a group of bills which will have an effect on the Veterans Affairs Department and veterans' benefits.
August 03, 2017