Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary in latest addition to Trump Cabinet
Washington — 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.
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.
The new secretary of Veterans Affairs is an Air Force chaplain and Iraq War veteran
Doug Collins joined the Air Force after 9/11 and deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in 2008 as the nighttime flight chaplain.
Senate confirms Doug Collins as new head of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday. Collins, a Navy veteran and Air Force Reserve chaplain, was confirmed on a 77-23 vote becoming the latest addition to Trump's Cabinet.
Georgia's Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins will be the next secretary of veteran affairs, putting the Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to America’s veterans.
Doug Collins Confirmed as Veterans Affairs Secretary Amid Evolving Department Challenges
Doug Collins, a former congressman and Iraq War veteran, has been confirmed as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, signaling a new direction for the department that manages a vast budget and numerous healthcare facilities.
Former congressman Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary, taking charge of care for America's veterans
Former congressman Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary, taking charge of care for America's veterans.
Former Georgia Congressman Collins confirmed as Veterans Affairs secretary
Doug Collins, the former congressman and Air Force Reserve chaplain from Georgia, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Sen. King questions Trump's nominee to lead Department of Veterans' Affairs
Sen. Angus King said the newly implemented hiring freeze of the federal workforce should not apply to direct-care workers. Doug Collins said he'll make sure that veterans have access to the care they need but did not commit to pursuing exceptions to the hiring freeze.
Senate confirms Doug Collins to lead Veterans Affairs Department
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Rep. Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department. Mr. Collins, a Georgia Republican and Air Force Reserve colonel and chaplain who served in Iraq, earned broad bipartisan support in the 77-23 vote.
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.
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