'Furious' public pushback forced Trump to walk back bid to stiff vets: Rachel Maddow
2 months ago

'Furious' public pushback forced Trump to walk back bid to stiff vets: Rachel Maddow

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump was forced to back down from one of his most unpopular policies this week, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow said Thursday night: an underhanded move to sabotage health care at the Veterans Administration. "U.S. veterans, including the founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Paul Rieckhoff, started reporting publicly on what appears to be Trump's new hiring freeze at the V.A.," said Maddow. The good news, Maddow added, is that "turns out sounding the alarm and pushing back sometimes stops them from doing some of the worst things they want to do today." "Whatever the country thought they were voting for when they voted for Donald Trump for president, I think it's safe to say that screwing over veterans and messing with their health care.

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'Screams his freaking head off!' MSNBC's Rachel Maddow floored by Dem's searing takedown
2 weeks ago

'Screams his freaking head off!' MSNBC's Rachel Maddow floored by Dem's searing takedown

Raw Story  

The epic fist-pounding rant unleashed by Rep. John Larson left MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow celebrating the explosive takedown of DOGE head Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle Social Security – and the surprising result. “Veteran Democratic Congressman John Larson of Connecticut just ripping the bark off today about Social Security and what Republicans are really doing here,” Maddow said. “And indeed, as …

'Unforgivable': Senator calls Trump’s plan to fire 70,000 VA workers a 'shameful betrayal'
3 weeks ago

'Unforgivable': Senator calls Trump’s plan to fire 70,000 VA workers a 'shameful betrayal'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's administration is charging ahead with his goal of hollowing out the federal civil service. Collins promised that hiring would continue for "mission critical" roles and that the layoffs won't impact healthcare or benefits for veterans and their families. “This administration is finally going to give the veterans what they want.” However, Everett Kelly, the president of the …

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
3 weeks ago

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Hindu  

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. By making the VA workforce more efficient, President Trump and Secretary Collins will ensure greater efficiency and transparency for …

'Give me a break': Ex-CNN host bashes Trump adviser who said vets 'not willing' to work
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Give me a break': Ex-CNN host bashes Trump adviser who said vets 'not willing' to work

Raw Story  

A new White House line in defense of massive layoffs throughout the federal government that have now affected military veterans triggered former CNN anchor Jim Acosta into a passionate condemnation of Trump adviser Alina Habba’s comments – and the administration's DOGE-led cuts. “Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment, or are not willing to come to …

'Surgeries are being canceled!' Senator sounds alarm on Trump's veteran health care layoff
1 month ago

'Surgeries are being canceled!' Senator sounds alarm on Trump's veteran health care layoff

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's interference with the Veterans Health Administration is having real and dire consequences, despite the administration's claims to the contrary, Sen. Tammy Duckworth told CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday. "Last time you were on the show, we talked about people in the veterans crisis line that had been told they were laid off, although a number of them …

Trump administration rescinds move that would gut veteran health care after outcry: report
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1 month ago

Trump administration rescinds move that would gut veteran health care after outcry: report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's administration rescinded a move that could have hobbled much of the current veteran health care system, following widespread backlash and outcry, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. But the contracts on the chopping block also helped cover medical services, fund cancer programs, recruit doctors and provide burial services to veterans, according to internal VA documents reported Tuesday by …

Donald Trump claims 'tremendous progress' in improving care for veterans. Here's the truth
7 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump claims 'tremendous progress' in improving care for veterans. Here's the truth

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House Democrats did block one VA Choice emergency …

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claimed VA success somewhat illusory
7 years, 2 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claimed VA success somewhat illusory

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In bountiful tweets and self-praise, President Donald Trump plays up “tremendous progress” in improving care for veterans in his first year. Tremendous progress has been made in a short period of time.” — tweet Tuesday, with an Instagram video describing eight accomplishments that show Trump is “fighting for our veterans.” We will not rest until all of America’s …

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