GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issueSen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Even bigger budgets for VA? Secretary offers his thoughts on department progress, challengesAfter 16 months on the job, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie insists the department is performing better than ever before.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Lawmakers have ‘no confidence’ in VA’s whistleblower protection officeThe criticism comes after a report last week describing the office as unfocused and potentially harmful for employees.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
This week in Congress: New worries about the NDAADefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 28, 2019.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
VA office charged with protecting whistleblowers hurts them instead, investigators sayThe VA inspector general found widespread concerns with the two-year-old office, and multiple practices that would discourage employees from reporting wrongdoing.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
This week in Congress: Summer vacation is overDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 3.By Leo Shane III5 years ago