Doug Collins confirmed to lead Veterans Affairs, aiming to cut red tape and provide care
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, a defender of President Trump in his first term, won Senate confirmation to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Senate confirms Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Senate confirmed former Rep. Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on Tuesday. Collins scored one of the widest bipartisan votes of any Trump Cabinet nominee so far: 77 to 23. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confirmed 99-0.
Senate confirms Doug Collins as VA secretary
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins (R) will lead the Department of Veterans Affairs after the Senate on Tuesday easily voted to confirm him as secretary.   The chamber voted 77-23, with roughly half
Former Georgia Rep. Collins set for confirmation vote as VA secretary today
Collins, President Donald Trump's pick as VA secretary, went through his confirmation hearing and answered questions for senators two weeks ago. The Republican served in Congress from 2013 to 2021, representing Gainesville and northeast Georgia in the 9th District, and he helped defend Trump during his first impeachment process.
Doug Collins Confirmed as Veterans Affairs Secretary as Trump Cabinet Takes Shape
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the former congressman and Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to America's veterans.
Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretary
The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care.
Former Georgia Congressman Collins confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary
Former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, a Georgia Republicans, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Veterans Affairs secretary.
Virginia Department of Health reports first two pediatric flu deaths
Virginia health officials report two influenza-associated pediatric deaths for the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Health sees increase in flu cases following snow days
ABC 13 spoke to the Virginia Department of Health to find out what could be to blame for a spike in flu cases.
Four illnesses worsen Virginia’s regular cold season
These illnesses account for 20% of emergency room visits, and at the moment, these cases are trending at a steady rate.
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VA blamed for creating barriers to veterans seeking private health care
A lack of consistent policies and protocols by the Department of Veterans Affairs for administering private-sector health ...
Virginia health officials urge flu vaccination after deaths of two children
(WSET) — After two Virginia children died from the flu, the Virginia Department of Health is sounding the alarm. The VDH said ...
Trump’s hiring freeze sparks staffing worries at key military, VA hospitals
It means some open jobs at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital and military hospitals such as Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical ...
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Lawmakers push to make it easier for veterans to access health care outside the VA
Legislation that would allow veterans to bypass pre-approval to get their health care outside the Department of Veterans ...
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Cass Health Department adds to its mental health team
Cass County Health Department has added licensed social worker Hayley Jones to its mental health support team.