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February 9, 2021

Senate Confirms Denis McDonough to Lead Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Senate has confirmed President Biden's pick to head the Department
of Veterans Affairs. Denis Mc Donough is just the second nonveteran to
lead the VA. He previously served as President Barack Obama's chief of
staff and as deputy national security adviser.


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