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Georgia Sen. Ossoff files inquiry to VA after USPS delays impact veterans’ benefits
Sen. Ossoff said he made an inquiry to the VA because so many veterans have called saying they have not received their benefits in a timely manner.
Ossoff makes inquiry to VA because so many veterans have called his office over USPS delays
Since the spring, the mail situation at the sorting facility in Palmetto has been better, delivering mail at around 50% on time. That number is still unacceptable to folks using USPS and to Ossoff as well.
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
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins received an 18-1 vote from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to advance his nomination as VA secretary. Key Concerns Raised: Sen. Mazie Hirono opposed Collins over fears he might overturn a Biden-era rule allowing certain abortion services through the VA.
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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,
‘VA will be my mission:’ Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Doug Collins testified before the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs committee for his confirmation hearing to become the next Veterans Affairs Secretary.
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Former Georgia US Rep. Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
At his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, former Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins vowed to put his military service front and center should he lead Veterans Affairs.
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.
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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.
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Veteran’s ex-wife tried hiding divorce after he died to steal his VA benefits, feds say
Miranda Rachel Briggs of Rincon, Georgia, defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs out of nearly $130,000 after she tried hiding the divorce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia.
VA secretary nominee Collins says he wants to update, improve services for vets
Former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former Air Force Reserve chaplain, a veteran of the Iraq War and says he wants to improve veterans' services.
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’