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By Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica Jun 4, 2020

Analysis

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago buddy used his ‘shadow’ sway over the VA to promote his comic book empire

“Marvel Communications is doing this and we don’t, as far as I know, do business with them."

By David Shulkin Apr 9, 2020

Analysis

The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Former Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin says that the department isn't doing enough to protect its healthcare workers — and...

By Sam Wood, The Philadelphia Inquirer Oct 31, 2019

News

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin says Trump’s ‘shadow rulers’ threatened treatment for veterans

David Shulkin ran the nation's largest health system under two presidents, but he wouldn't support a proposal from President Donald...

By James Clark Oct 17, 2019

News

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

The former Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs thinks that the VA needs to start researching medical marijuana. Not...

By James Clark Jun 27, 2018

Analysis

He’s A Service Member And Child Of A War-Wounded Vet. Can He Succeed As The Next VA Chief?

The son of a soldier wounded during the Vietnam War, he claims he was born in “khaki diapers.” Now, former...

By Adam Weinstein Apr 9, 2018

Opinion

Trump’s VA Pick Faces A Dilemma Most Troops Would Love To Have

I’m about to suggest something that would’ve been unthinkable to me as an E-3: Put yourself in the admiral’s shoes....

By James Clark Mar 29, 2018

News

What’s In Store For The Next VA Chief? Let’s Break It Down

It’s been an awkwardly long time coming, but as of yesterday afternoon embattled Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin is out...

By James Clark Mar 28, 2018

Opinion

A Quick Pro/Con List Of The Cable News Host Being Floated To Lead The VA

It’s a brave new world in 2018. President Donald Trump’s administration has been largely characterized by the same freewheeling, no-fucks-given...

By James Clark Mar 27, 2018

Analysis

Does It Actually Matter Who Runs The VA? Yes. Here’s Why

The Department of Veterans Affairs has never enjoyed a reputation for doing its job well, no matter who was in...

By Jasper Craven Mar 20, 2018

News

A ‘Temporary’ Measure To Save The VA Could Actually Kill It. Here’s How

Last June, during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., declared that there were...

By James Clark Feb 21, 2018

Analysis

Here’s Why Veterans Groups Are Circling The Wagons Around Embattled VA Secretary Shulkin

Leading veterans service organizations met Tuesday to mount a joint response in the face of a troubling inspector general report...

By James Clark Feb 19, 2018

Analysis

The Knives Are Out For VA Secretary Shulkin

It’s been a tumultuous week for the Department of Veterans Affairs, after a scathing inspector general report surfaced detailing abuses...

By James Clark Feb 15, 2018

News

Lawmakers Slam VA Chief After Lavish European Trip Expenses

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin took fire from lawmakers today over a lavish 10-day trip to Europe last...

By James Clark Feb 14, 2018

News

VA OIG: Shulkin And His Staff Committed ‘Serious Derelictions’ In Expensing Europe Trip

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and his senior staff committed “a number of serious derelictions” in expensing a 10-day, $122,000...

By James Clark Jan 22, 2018

News

The Obstacles Facing VA In Its Fight To End Veteran Homelessness

At a time when the Department of Veterans Affairs has its hands full combating the opiate epidemic among veterans; walking...

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Jan 20, 2018

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Affairs Secretary Clarifies That VA Can Study The Drug, But Won’t

Proponents for research into using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain were dealt another blow this...

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Jan 19, 2018

News

VA Secretary Apologizes For Surgery That Left Scalpel In Army Veteran For Years

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday publicly apologized for a botched surgery performed four years ago that left a...

By James Clark Jan 16, 2018

News

VA Says It Will Not Study Effects Of Medical Marijuana On PTSD And Chronic Pain

The Department of Veterans Affairs will not conduct research into the effects of medical cannabis on post-traumatic stress disorder and...

By James Clark Jan 9, 2018

News

New Trump Executive Order Takes Aim At America’s Veteran Suicide Crisis

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order this afternoon that will expand mental health coverage options for...

By Adam Linehan Dec 8, 2017

News

Shulkin Caught Red-Handed Slashing Critical Program For Homeless Vets

Christmas came early for homeless veterans across the nation this year when, on late Dec. 6, the Trump administration suddenly...

By Adam Linehan Nov 14, 2017

News

2 Companies Managing VA’s Private Care For Vets Are Suspected Of Skimming Millions

As the Trump administration sought to expand private health care options for veterans, it awarded lucrative Department of Veterans Affairs...

By James Clark Nov 2, 2017

Veterans Benefits

Forget Veterans ‘Day’ — We Now Get A Whole Damn Month Thanks To Trump

Since 1954, when then-president Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed Armistice Day as Veterans Day, the Nov. 11 federal holiday has been...

By James Clark Oct 26, 2017

Veterans Benefits

A Well-Kept Secret: How Vets And Their Doctors Are Getting Around The VA’s Medical Marijuana Policy

Between November 2016 and May 2017, Jonathan Fruchter, a 37-year-old Navy veteran, was receiving care at a post-traumatic stress disorder...

By Adam Linehan Oct 19, 2017

Veterans Benefits

Why Is There An Office Depot Ad On The VA’s New Vet ID Cards?

Two years ago, Congress and President Barack Obama shared a rare moment of bipartisanship, coming together to promise military veterans...

By Adam Linehan Oct 11, 2017

News

VA Paid Millions In Settlements To Problem Employees, According To Scathing USA Today Report

In 2014 and 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs spent nearly $6.7 million to secretly settle cases with hundreds of...

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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago buddy used his ‘shadow’ sway over the VA to promote his comic book empire

The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin says Trump’s ‘shadow rulers’ threatened treatment for veterans

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

He’s A Service Member And Child Of A War-Wounded Vet. Can He Succeed As The Next VA Chief?

Trump’s VA Pick Faces A Dilemma Most Troops Would Love To Have

What’s In Store For The Next VA Chief? Let’s Break It Down

A Quick Pro/Con List Of The Cable News Host Being Floated To Lead The VA

Does It Actually Matter Who Runs The VA? Yes. Here’s Why

A ‘Temporary’ Measure To Save The VA Could Actually Kill It. Here’s How

Here’s Why Veterans Groups Are Circling The Wagons Around Embattled VA Secretary Shulkin

The Knives Are Out For VA Secretary Shulkin

Lawmakers Slam VA Chief After Lavish European Trip Expenses

VA OIG: Shulkin And His Staff Committed ‘Serious Derelictions’ In Expensing Europe Trip

The Obstacles Facing VA In Its Fight To End Veteran Homelessness

Veterans Affairs Secretary Clarifies That VA Can Study The Drug, But Won’t

VA Secretary Apologizes For Surgery That Left Scalpel In Army Veteran For Years

VA Says It Will Not Study Effects Of Medical Marijuana On PTSD And Chronic Pain

New Trump Executive Order Takes Aim At America’s Veteran Suicide Crisis

Shulkin Caught Red-Handed Slashing Critical Program For Homeless Vets

2 Companies Managing VA’s Private Care For Vets Are Suspected Of Skimming Millions

Forget Veterans ‘Day’ — We Now Get A Whole Damn Month Thanks To Trump

A Well-Kept Secret: How Vets And Their Doctors Are Getting Around The VA’s Medical Marijuana Policy

Why Is There An Office Depot Ad On The VA’s New Vet ID Cards?

VA Paid Millions In Settlements To Problem Employees, According To Scathing USA Today Report