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House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VA

The VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.

By Molly Weisner

10 months ago

Agency watchdogs lack protection and resources to fulfill missions

Inspectors general often lack the staff, influence and protection from political interference to fully accomplish their missions of uncovering waste, fraud and abuse.

By Jessie Bur

3 years ago

VA secretary insists surprise firing of top official isn’t a sign of leadership turmoil

Deputy Secretary James Byrne was fired Monday in what the secretary called a simple business decision.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA deputy secretary fired after ‘loss of confidence’

James Byrne was confirmed to the second-highest VA spot less than five months ago.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

OPM sets deadline for agencies to streamline employee dismissal

Federal agencies will have to strip policies that pose additional barriers to removing federal employees deemed to be performing below expectations.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

Democrats plan amendment to prevent layoffs at OPM

Federal employees and members of Congress spoke out against the Trump administration's planned government reorganization at a rally outside the Office of Personnel Management building.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

New HASC chairman rips Trump over Mattis firing

US Rep. Adam Smith blasted President Donald Trump’s plans to terminate Defense Secretary Jim Mattis two months ahead of his planned exit date.

5 years ago

Democratic senators sue over Whitaker’s appointment as AG

The suit, filed by Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, argues that Whitaker's appointment violates the Constitution because he has not been confirmed by the Senate.

5 years ago

Flake vows to oppose judges unless Mueller bill gets a vote

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said the appointment of Matt Whitaker, who has criticized the Mueller investigation, was a "blatant" move that increased the urgency for the legislation. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected without comment.

5 years ago

Democrats demand investigation into reports of politically motivated VA firings

The dismissals and demotions could violate federal law, but VA officials say the moves were done to improve operations.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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