Wisconsin Democrats condemn Elon Musk-driven initiative to fire VA employees
The terminations are part of the Department of Government Efficiency's initiative, led by Elon Musk, to reduce the federal workforce and eliminate waste. Wisconsin Democrats, including Sen. Tammy Baldwin,
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.
Some Pittsburgh-area VA employees among those fired
According to lawmakers, 2,400 VA employees were fired, but as to how many in Pittsburgh, that's something that's not out in the public. Federal government sources know some were p
Plan for moving VA hospital to UNR campus still a go, although with smaller footprint
It doesn’t appear the new hospital is at risk amid federal cuts under President Donald Trump, according to UNR President Brian Sandoval. But instead of 50 acres for a medical facility, the VA may only need 31 acres,
Latest purge at VA hits medical center support staff: ‘Definitely going to hinder care’
Congress members are not convinced the layoffs were warranted, with bipartisan lawmakers demanding clarity on the extent of the cuts and their impact on services.
‘Cuts like these move us in the wrong direction’ — Veterans groups raise alarm in response to VA firings
The Department of Veterans Affairs has fired more than 2,400 employees in February as part of a wider government effort to reduce spending.
Former VA employee alleges wrongful termination amidst broader staffing cuts, union raises concerns
"Federal employees are not your enemy. We are the ones taking care of your father, your grandfather, your wife, your mother, your sister, and you."
Former VA cybersecurity official warns DOGE access threatens sensitive data
A former Department of Veterans Affairs cybersecurity official warned that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the department’s information threatens sensitive data stored within the organization.
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Star Power: Retired Top Officers Join Lawsuit for Homeless Veteran Housing on Los Angeles VA Campus
Adm. William McRaven and two other retired four-star officers have joined a lawsuit to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to build more housing for homeless veterans on the grounds of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
VA pauses cuts to workforce, but here are resources for Veterans in Northeast Florida
Starting Feb. 13, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced more than 2,400 employees were dismissed but have since paused those cuts.
Spokane VA confirms local workers have been laid off after returning to office
KREM 2 News has confirmed that local employees with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane have been laid off. Bret C. Bowers, public affairs officer with the Spokane VA Medical Center,
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ranking member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.