Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary as Trump Cabinet takes shape
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the former congressman and Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to America's veterans.
Senate confirms Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Senate confirmed former Rep. Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday. Collins scored one of the widest bipartisan votes of any Trump Cabinet nominee so far: 77 to 23. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confirmed 99-0.
Doug Collins confirmed to lead Veterans Affairs, aiming to cut red tape and provide care
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, a defender of President Trump in his first term, won Senate confirmation to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Navy Vet Douglas Collins Confirmed as VA Secretary
The Senate on Tuesday voted 77–23 to confirm Douglas Collins as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Hill reported that Collins will be responsible for the VA, which has more than 400,
VA Secretary Doug Collins prioritizes efficiency, healthcare flexibility for veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins joined 'Fox & Friends First' to lay out his top priorities in his new role and how he plans to make the agency more efficient.
Senators voice opinions on Doug Collins as VA Secretary
Senate leaders express their views on Doug Collins' appointment to the Veterans Affairs Department.
Husband, Wife Plead Guilty in Scam to Defraud Veterans Affairs Caregiver Program
A man who once served in the Navy, along with his wife, pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court Thursday to defrauding the ...
MS Army veteran says the VA has shorted her pay for over two years. She wants her money
After contacting the VA, she sent the agency a list of her monthly payments from December 2022 to January 2024. They sent her ...
Bill changing State Veterans Affairs board, commissioner appointments clears committee
A bill to give the Alabama Governor the power to appoint the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, and ...
The new secretary of Veterans Affairs is an Air Force chaplain and Iraq War veteran
Doug Collins joined the Air Force after 9/11 and deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in 2008 as the nighttime flight chaplain.
Baker, Mastriano team up on state veterans home advisory oversight
Sen. Lisa Baker this week said Pennsylvania has a long and proud history of serving veterans and their families. "One important way is by providing quality care to veterans and their spouses in six ...
Should Utah veterans get a discount at state parks? Republican senators don’t think so.
Republican senators voted down a bill Wednesday that would have given veterans a discount at state parks. The sponsor says ...
Department of Veterans Affairs places 60 DEI employees on leave with salaries totaling more than $8M
The Department of Veterans Affairs placed about 60 employees focused on DEI initiatives on leave, and according to the agency ...
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Luzerne County Veterans Affairs office moves to Wilkes-Barre
The Luzerne County Veterans Affairs Office has moved from the county’s West Side Annex in Forty Fort to 61-63 Water St. in ...
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VA Manchester Healthcare System salutes veteran patients
The System recognizes and honors hospitalized veterans as part of National Salute to Veteran Patients week. Since 1978, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) designates the week ...