Layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs come under fire

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A former Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center employee, who wished to remain anonymous, recently shared her experience after being fired.
Crow reacts to Department of Veterans Affairs layoffs as new clinic opens
Congressman Jason Crow was back in his district Friday, celebrating the newly opened Lieutenant Colonel John Mosley VA Clinic in Aurora.
Veterans Affairs dismisses another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 employees, as the Trump administration seeks to cut millions of government jobs.
Department of Veterans Affairs layoffs total 2,400 positions in February
On February 14, the VA dismissed more than 1,000 employees and then dismissed 1,400 on February 24 as part of Trump's plan.
Maine Veterans Affairs workers dismissed as part of federal layoffs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed more than 1,400 employees Monday, including some employees in Maine.
Department of Veterans Affairs cutting more than 1,400 employees in another round of dismissals
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is cutting more than 1,400 workers, which will save more than $83 million annually.
Department of Veterans Affairs announces another 1,400 dismissals
The dismissals, announced Monday evening and part of the White House cost-cutting efforts, follow a first round of 1,000 VA layoffs.
Layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs come under fire: 'They'll do significant and irreparable harm'
One representative defended the reductions, saying they will lead to "necessary improvements and efficiencies."
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‘We are watching the gutting of VA,’ veterans groups warn in wake of federal worker firings
The nation’s leading veterans advocacy groups condemned the purge of workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and called ...
Veterans Affairs processing disability claims 'faster than ever before'
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US Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits VA clinic in Hazard
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House set to discuss bill changing state veterans affairs leadership
A bill changing the leadership structure of the Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs and Department of Veterans Affairs ...
Fort Myers woman found guilty of $338K wire fraud after stealing veterans benefits
Laurie Roszelle, 65, impersonated her dead mother for 19 years, stealing more than $300,000 in veterans benefits. She was ...
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Veterans Affairs Dept. Issues Strongest Ban Yet of Biden-Era Project Labor Agreement Mandate
Veterans' agency, which builds health care and other facilities, cited a Jan. 21 court ruling against the Biden-era agreement ...
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Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency hosts annual Veteran Service Officer conference
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency hosted a conference, Feb. 11-13, to bring together Veteran Service Officers from around ...
Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk
A fired federal employee who oversaw cybersecurity at a flagship website for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is ...