Ossoff makes inquiry to VA because so many veterans have called his officer over USPS delays
Since the spring, the mail situation at the sorting facility in Palmetto has been better, delivering mail at around 50% on time. That number is still unacceptable to folks using USPS and to Ossoff as well.
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Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins advances toward VA secretary role
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins received an 18-1 vote from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to advance his nomination as VA secretary. Key Concerns Raised: Sen. Mazie Hirono opposed Collins over fears he might overturn a Biden-era rule allowing certain abortion services through the VA.
Doug Collins is ready to fix the VA
President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Doug Collins, Air Force Reserve colonel and former Georgia congressman, as VA secretary signaled a commitment to changing things for the better and prioritizing the millions of veterans who depend on the VA.
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VA can’t provide abortions but he’ll ‘reexamine’ law, Georgia’s Doug Collins says in confirmation hearing
Former Georgia congressman Doug Collins told the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday he’ll reexamine whether the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should provide abortions. Collins, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the VA,
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Georgia’s Doug Collins moves closer to becoming next VA secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced the nomination of Doug Collins to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee approved Collins’ nomination Thursday by a vote of 18 to 1,
‘VA will be my mission:’ Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Doug Collins testified before the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs committee for his confirmation hearing to become the next Veterans Affairs Secretary.
Senate committee sends former GA Rep. Doug Collins to full vote for VA secretary confirmation
As of Thursday morning, the former House of Representatives member was in the Veterans Committee as part of the confirmation process.
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Former Georgia US Rep. Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
At his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, former Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins vowed to put his military service front and center should he lead Veterans Affairs.
Augusta VA holds outreach event to sign up for PACT Act
The Augusta VA says they are holding an outreach event for veterans who have not signed up for PACT Act opportunities.
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Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
The U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has voted to advance Doug Collins' nomination to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Acting VA secretary warns against disguising DEI programs targeted for termination
Acting V.A. secretary warned that disguising diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted for termination would result in ‘adverse consequences’
VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years of pressure to bring