Doug Collins is ready to fix the VA
President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Doug Collins, Air Force Reserve colonel and former Georgia congressman, as VA secretary signaled a commitment to changing things for the better and prioritizing the millions of veterans who depend on the VA.
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Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins advances toward VA secretary role
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Georgia’s Doug Collins moves closer to becoming next VA secretary
‘VA will be my mission:’ Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
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VA can’t provide abortions but he’ll ‘reexamine’ law, Georgia’s Doug Collins says in confirmation hearing
Former Georgia congressman Doug Collins told the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday he’ll reexamine whether the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should provide abortions. Collins, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the VA,
Senate committee sends former GA Rep. Doug Collins to full vote for VA secretary confirmation
As of Thursday morning, the former House of Representatives member was in the Veterans Committee as part of the confirmation process.
Sen. Jon Ossoff pressuring USPS about Georgia veterans not getting prescriptions on time
The senator has been critical of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and introduced the Postmaster General Reform Act back in September. Ossoff wants to make the postmaster general job a presidential appointment and U.S. Senate confirmed position with a five-year term and two-term limit.
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Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
The U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has voted to advance Doug Collins' nomination to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Acting VA secretary warns against disguising DEI programs targeted for termination
Acting V.A. secretary warned that disguising diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted for termination would result in ‘adverse consequences’
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Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
Veterans in Georgia have complained of long wait times ... by President Donald Trump and the effect it could have on the VA. Staffing shortages over the years have affected the level of care ...
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Watertown PD: Georgia teen accused of kidnapping teenage girl
An 18-year-old Georgia man has been charged with allegedly abducting a teenage girl from Watertown for sexual purposes. Watertown Police accused Keller Singleton of Rome, Ga. of a felony charge of first-degree kidnapping.
Augusta VA holds outreach event to sign up for PACT Act
The Augusta VA says they are holding an outreach event for veterans who have not signed up for PACT Act opportunities.
Senate panel overwhelmingly advances Trump pick for VA secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday easily advanced Doug Collins’ nomination to be the secretary of Veterans Affairs, setting him up for a full Senate vote that is likely to
Freshman Dani Carnegie scores season-high 29 points and No. 18 Georgia Tech women beat Virginia
Freshman Dani Carnegie scored a season-high 29 points, Kayla Blackshear and Tonie Morgan each had a double-double, and No. 18 Georgia Tech scored the final 11 points of a 75-62 victory over Virginia.