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VA secretary makes promise: ‘We will be vets’ best advocates’

In an exclusive interview, Denis McDonough outlined the challenges facing his department and how he hopes to fix them.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

TL;DR: Simpler job ads, pay incentives lift hiring at VA

The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Many VA workers remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but few have been fired

Department officials say only a handful of employees have been dismissed for refusing the vaccine mandate.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage

About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

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