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AWARD: Veterans Affairs Most Secretive Agency In 2016
The Department of Veterans Affairs was the winner of this year’s Golden Padlock Award as the most secretive U.S. agency or individual. The Golden Padlock…
AFGE Union On Ropes Over Veterans Choice
The AFGE union at Tomah VA is holding a rally to scare off competition and stave off the impending erosion of union control of VA…
36-Year-Old Mother Possibly Newest ‘Burn Pits’ Victim
The burn pits have impacted their newest victim, a 36-year-old mother of three children who served two tours in Iraq in the Minnesota Air National…
No More Fast-Track Firing At Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs officials just announced they will no longer use the streamlined disciplinary powers because the White House refuses to enforce them. Weren’t these the…
COURT: Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Beats VA
The Supreme Court made an unsurprising ruling that Veterans Affairs must follow a law that says it “shall” follow disabled veteran owned small business rules….
Aurora VA Facility 70 Percent Done At $1.5 Billion
Despite being 5 times over its initial $328 million budget, the Aurora VA facility is 70 percent done and expected to be finished in 2018….
VA Violation Of 1809 Purpose Statute Costs $51 Million
A recent report shows VA violated an 1809 law called the Purpose Statute when it intentionally circumvented processes to create mobile health care apps. Apparently,…
VA Revokes TriWest Veterans Choice Duties
TriWest will no longer schedule veterans for non-VA care as part of the government contractor’s duties in the Veterans Choice Program. The move will result…
Patient Safety At Center Of Montana VA Shakeup
One whistleblower says patient safety in the operating room is at the center of the shakeup going on within the wall of Fort Harrison VA…
Montana VA Director Resigns Over Broken System
The ongoing broken system at Montana VA led to the retirement announcement of John Ginnity after only 16 months at the helm. Publicly, Ginnity sited…
After 2 Years, Three More Phoenix VA Execs Fired
Three more execs have been fired from Phoenix VA immediately following a decision from the Department of Justice to not support a law vital to…
VA Malpractice Settlements Tripled Since 2011
The total amount of VA payments for settlements including VA malpractice has more than tripled since 2011. The largest portions of the increase are linked…