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Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald, left, answers questions from health care workers, veterans, and the public during an open Town Hall meeting in Jackson, Miss., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. McDonald’s appearance at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center was to answer veteran treatment questions and learn about the health care dispensed. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.