VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
By Richard Sisk
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Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
2021 defense policy bill would expand leave benefits for feds
Congress has included provisions in it's 2021 National Defense Authorization Act that would expand benefits for civilian employees.
By Jessie Bur
Labor authority overturns VA’s new employee discipline process, affecting thousands
The Federal Labor Relations Authority determined that the Department of Veterans Affairs had violated it's union contract by disciplining employees without a chance to improve.
By Jessie Bur
White employees twice as likely to be promoted to management at the VA
Newly released data from the Department of Veterans Affairs shows that white employees received promotions to management roles more often than their Black counterparts.
Union officials praise plans for investigation into accusations of racism at Veterans Affairs
GAO officials plan a full examination of the charges in early 2021.
Attack on VA computer systems exposed personal information of about 46,000 veterans
Officials said they have shut down an system used for outside medical payments until a full investigation is completed.
Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
Veterans Affairs police would be required to use body cameras under new proposal
The move comes as part of a slate of suicide prevention and department reform measures from House Veterans' Affairs Committee members.
VA plans will ‘take far too long’ to address sexual harassment
Government surveys show that the Department of Veterans Affairs has a pervasive sexual harassment problem.
By Jessie Bur
Former VA health worker pleads guilty to murdering seven patients with insulin poisoning
The nursing assistant was fired in 2018 after concerns were raised by fellow hospital workers.
Benefits remain a top motivator for federal employment
Benefit packages like annuities, thrift savings plans and health insurance offerings remained popular reasons for people to take and stay in federal jobs.
By Jessie Bur