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VA secretary’s health care fight could affect the department for decades to come

Only eight months into the job, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's moves now could define his department for generations to come.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Here are the biggest issues facing the new Veterans Affairs secretary

Robert Wilkie steps into a department which has seen multiple accomplishments and multiple headaches in recent months.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as next VA secretary, but with opposition

For the first time, several senators voted against the nominee, breaking a streak of non-contentious approvals for the top VA post.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA gets a new top health official, but still searches for a permanent nominee

Since President Donald Trump took office, VA officials have been unable to fill the department's top health post.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

For the first time, a senator is opposing the VA secretary nominee

Before Tuesday, no senator had ever voted against a VA secretary nominee.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

This week in Congress: Filling VA’s top vacancy

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 9.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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