VA Choice Act

Biden’s choice to lead VA promises to ‘unstick’ agency’s complex challenges

Denis McDonough, the president’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, said he’ll bring his deep knowledge of government operations to the agency,…

Veterans Affairs

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VA says it’s adding more walk-in clinics to treat minor cases every day

Federal Drive

House nearing the finish line on new Veterans Choice legislation

Veterans Affairs

Recent court decision reminds agencies they can put indicted employees on indefinite suspension

Workforce Rights/Governance

Funding for a new veterans choice program remains the big, unresolved question for VA

Veterans Affairs

More funding, accountability for VA Choice program proposed, now what?

Veterans Affairs

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

Congress debates how much choice is too much, as it nears key decisions on veterans health care

Veterans Affairs

Federal employee groups say Senate VA bill does little to tackle entrenched accountability problems

Veterans Affairs

FILE-- This April 28, 2014 file photo shows the Phoenix VA Health Care Center in Phoenix. Sharon Helman, the former director of the Phoenix VA Health Care System, is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs to win her old job back. Helman argues in court papers that a key portion of a 2014 law passed in response to the wait-time scandal is unconstitutional and denies her right to appeal her firing. Attorney General Loretta Lynch says in a letter to Congress that the Justice Department has decided not to contest that element of Helman’s challenge, essentially agreeing with her legal position. Lynch says Justice will continue fighting against Helman's reinstatement. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Court rules key VA SES firing and appeals authority unconstitutional

Veterans Affairs

VA accountability bill, temporary Choice extension clear first congressional hurdles

Congress

House committee has new accountability legislation for VA employees

Management

Shulkin promises employee accountability, VA Choice redesign if confirmed

David Shulkin, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, earned high praise from the Senate committee during his nomination…

Congress

Senators suggest priorities for Trump’s next VA pick

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) outlined their concerns…

People

VA no longer using expedited SES firing authority after Justice decision

SES

A recent decision from the Justice Department is prompting the VA to stop using the authority it has under current legislation to fire senior executives more quickly. The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee said the news comes after an inquiry over whether the VA planned to make any policy changes after the DOJ decision, which ultimately ruled that a key provision in the VA Choice Act is unconstitutional.