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November 11, 2014

Veterans Affairs May Fire 1,000 Staffers After Healthcare Scandal 
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As the United States marks Veterans Day today, the Department of
Veterans Affairs has announced it may fire 1,000 staffers amidst a
scandal over wait times and other healthcare failures. Newly appointed
VA Secretary Bob Mc Donald said care for veterans has improved.

Bob Mc Donald: "We've developed something we call the 'Blueprint for
Excellence' to re-establish VA's leadership in healthcare. And we've
begun what may become the largest restructuring in the department's
history."

 

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