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FILE - In this July 24, 2014 file photo, Sloan Gibson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. A suicide hotline operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs allowed crisis calls to go into voicemail, and callers did not always receive immediate assistance, according to a report by the agency's internal watchdog. Deputy VA Secretary Gibson said in a statement that the agency is hiring more staff for the crisis hotline, which is located in Canandaigua, New York. (AP Photo, File)

Agency Oversight

VA proposes reduced punishments for VBA leaders

Following an investigation by VA Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson, the agency is recommending a combination of reduced pay and suspension for four VA leaders involved in relocation “impropriety.”

Agency Oversight

2 VA execs return to work, could still face additional punishments

Management

VA leader launches investigation to reconsider disciplinary actions against 4 senior execs

Management

Judge reverses demotion of VA exec targeted for relocation scandal

Management

Judge reverses VA exec demotion, court hears appeal for other agency official

Federal Newscast

Wednesday federal headlines — December 30, 2015

Agency Oversight

VA official admits agency has 'accountability problem'

Capitol

Management

Lawmakers delve into relocation program for possible abuse