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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

'Unsafe' food storage at Palo Alto VA spurs congressional investigation: 'I want you to fix this'

I stirred up too much s***! Berkowitz told 7 On Your Side, adding he was appalled at the quality of food the hospital was serving. The facility wasn't even following basic health standards. They didn't care!
Public health
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

VA launches a departmentwide 'review of its mission' as it seeks changes to its operations

VA cancels mass layoffs but plans significant organizational changes to improve efficiency.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump creates 'Schedule G' to add more political appointees to agencies top ranks

"President Trump believes creating non-career Schedule G positions will enhance government efficiency and accountability and improve services provided to taxpayers by increasing the horsepower for agency implementation of administration policy."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Profound alarm': US veterans agency roiled by fight over anti-discrimination provisions

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has demanded staffers report colleagues engaging in diversity initiatives and banned LGBTQ+ pride flags from VA hospitals.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Thousands of veterans get help from Congress to save their homes from foreclosure

The Senate has passed a fix for veterans facing foreclosure, helping to keep them in their homes.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Senate sends VA mortgage foreclosure prevention bill to Trump

The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act aims to assist veteran homeowners facing foreclosure by enhancing loan protections and funding for supportive services.
fromGovernment Executive
2 weeks ago

Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

The Veterans Affairs Department is enforcing stricter scrutiny on reasonable accommodation requests for employees with disabilities to encourage more in-person work.
#workforce-reduction
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 positions, escalating workforce reduction amidst ongoing political tensions.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

VA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year

VA plans to lay off tens of thousands of employees to increase workforce efficiency and reduce bureaucracy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

The VA faces significant workforce reductions without impacting veteran health care, causing controversy and concerns about care quality.
Deferred resignations are being requested by thousands, mainly among nurses, assistants, and social workers, amid cuts pushing for a 15% workforce decrease.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 positions, escalating workforce reduction amidst ongoing political tensions.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

VA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year

VA plans to lay off tens of thousands of employees to increase workforce efficiency and reduce bureaucracy.
#healthcare
#doge
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alarm raised over slow pace of payouts to UK veterans fired over sexuality

The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is progressing slowly, with only 69 compensations issued out of over 1,200 applications.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Funding for further EHR deployments 'vitally important,' VA secretary says

The Department of Veterans Affairs must fully deploy its new electronic health record system to enhance veteran care and retain clinicians.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers demand review of VA's AI-driven contract cuts

"In a June 13-dated letter to VA Inspector General David Case, Sens. Blumenthal and King called for a review of the hundreds of VA contracts cancelled by the Department of Government Efficiency."
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

VA needs to better plan appointment scheduling modernization, watchdog says

The VA must enhance its appointment scheduling systems to better serve veterans and staff amid challenges posed by complex technological environments.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers propose digital delivery option for GI Bill documents

Bipartisan legislation aims to allow veterans to opt for electronic correspondence for educational benefits.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

An Executive Order from Trump Now Allows V.A. Doctors to Refuse Care to Democrats

The changes open the door to discrimination based on non-protected characteristics, allowing healthcare professionals to refuse treatment based on personal beliefs and political affiliations.
US politics
#electronic-health-records
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New Rules Let Veterans Affairs Doctors Refuse to Treat Democrats, Unmarried Vets

The changes seem to open the door to discrimination on the basis of anything that is not legally protected," Dr. Kenneth Kizer, the VA's top healthcare official during the Clinton administration, told The Guardian. "Previously VA hospitals' bylaws said that medical staff could not discriminate on patients based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, or disability in any employment matter."
Healthcare
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

During Trump's dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Trump's military parade is more about his ego than honoring the Army's anniversary, reminiscent of authoritarian displays.
The parade's cost is starkly contrasted by cuts to veterans' budgets.
#trump-administration
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
1 month ago

How DOGE Created an Error-Prone AI Program to Tear Up Veterans Affairs Contracts

The Trump admin's VA contract cuts relied on faulty AI assessments that misclassified and inaccurately valued numerous crucial services.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Democrats' US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: Get angry, man'

A veteran recounted her shocking job termination at a town hall, highlighting struggles faced under the Trump administration.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
1 month ago

How DOGE Created an Error-Prone AI Program to Tear Up Veterans Affairs Contracts

The Trump admin's VA contract cuts relied on faulty AI assessments that misclassified and inaccurately valued numerous crucial services.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Democrats' US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: Get angry, man'

A veteran recounted her shocking job termination at a town hall, highlighting struggles faced under the Trump administration.
#government-efficiency
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 months ago

DOGE helps Veterans Affairs Department end IT contract

Elon Musk's DOGE announced the cancellation of a $3.5M VA contract, shifting tasks to in-house efforts for efficiency.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 months ago

DOGE helps Veterans Affairs Department end IT contract

Elon Musk's DOGE announced the cancellation of a $3.5M VA contract, shifting tasks to in-house efforts for efficiency.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Senate pushes veteran partial claim option after House passage

The House and Senate bills aim to establish a partial claim option for VA mortgage borrowers, but have significant differences that need reconciliation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

'Stand Up for Science and Sanity' rally held in Palo Alto amid looming federal cuts

"If there's damage that is done in the next 3.5 years with all the things that are being repealed right now, it is going to be 10 times as hard for us to get any of that back," said Dr. Kimberly Gandy.
SF parents
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

DOGE used flawed AI tool to "munch" Veterans Affairs contracts

The use of uninformed AI in critical decision-making at the veterans' affairs is leading to harmful budget cuts.
Retirement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Francisco: Woman admits to ripping off families for dead veterans' funerals

Convicted for embezzlement of funeral costs from veterans' families, Bella Phoenix received three years probation and was ordered to pay restitution.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Founder Sahil Lavingia says he was booted from DOGE after just 55 days | TechCrunch

DOGE had no direct authority. The real decisions came from the agency heads appointed by President Trump, who were wise to let DOGE act as the 'fall guy' for unpopular decisions.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Veteran Mistakenly Declared Dead by VA Gets Signed Trump Memoriam Months Into Fight to Regain Pension

After enduring months of frustration and confusion due to a bureaucratic error, Craig Haskell has finally seen his VA pension payments reinstated.
Retirement
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Dad of suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez was invited to Trump address by left-wing Democratic lawmaker

The father of a terror suspect was honored by a Congressman despite his son being charged with murder of Israeli Embassy staffers.
#housing-assistance
#home-loans
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Nearly 60,000 veterans are now at risk of foreclosure

The VA is ending the VASP program, raising foreclosure risks for veterans, amidst backlash from the mortgage industry and advocacy groups.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Nearly 60,000 veterans are now at risk of foreclosure

The VA is ending the VASP program, raising foreclosure risks for veterans, amidst backlash from the mortgage industry and advocacy groups.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

VA hopes to use next year's EHR rollouts to gain momentum for faster deployments

Collins stated the VA's EHR modernization project had been fraught with challenges, describing it as 'a cold fish' at the time he assumed the role of secretary.
Healthcare
#homelessness
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.

Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump orders VA to house 6,000 veterans in a National Center for Warrior Independence in West L.A.

Trump signs order for National Warrior Independence Center to house homeless veterans.
Goal to house 6,000 veterans and redirect funds from illegal alien services.
#ehr-system
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

MBA supports bill to give veterans a partial mortgage claim option

Urgent legislative action is needed to support veteran homeowners facing foreclosure risks after the discontinuation of the VASP program.
#healthcare-cuts
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump and DOGE Cuts Jeopardize Veterans' Care

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to VA hospitals negatively impacted veterans' access to crucial medical trials and resources.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

North Bay veterans protest cuts to VA services by Trump administration: 'The fear is real'

Veterans are rallying against proposed cuts to VA healthcare benefits, fearing negative impacts on their wellbeing.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump and DOGE Cuts Jeopardize Veterans' Care

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to VA hospitals negatively impacted veterans' access to crucial medical trials and resources.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

North Bay veterans protest cuts to VA services by Trump administration: 'The fear is real'

Veterans are rallying against proposed cuts to VA healthcare benefits, fearing negative impacts on their wellbeing.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's V.A. Squeezes Mental Health Care in Crowed Offices, Raising Privacy Concerns

V.A. hospitals' compromised space negatively impacts veteran care and patient confidentiality.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Former Rep. Bob Filner, San Diego mayor embroiled in scandal, dies at 82

Bob Filner, a longtime politician, passed away at 82 after a controversial career marred by sexual misconduct allegations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
fromGovernment Executive
3 months ago

Tens of thousands of VA employees might not have desks when they return to the office

VHA employees must return to office work by May 5, despite a predicted shortage of workstations.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

Trump's federal return-to-office orders are massively backfiring

Federal employees feel frustrated and uneasy after President Trump's return-to-office mandate reverses remote work, impacting productivity and mental health.
#job-cuts
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Un-American': Lawmakers, veterans sound alarm in Manhattan over Trump's proposed VA cuts | amNewYork

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs while maintaining health care and benefits for veterans.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Veterans flocked to government jobs. Now thousands are being fired.

Veterans' job security is compromised by federal layoffs, undermining the promise of stability after military service.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Memo: Trump plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs to improve efficiency and return to 2019 staffing levels.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Un-American': Lawmakers, veterans sound alarm in Manhattan over Trump's proposed VA cuts | amNewYork

Demonstrators condemned the Trump administration's plan to cut 80,000 VA jobs, asserting it would harm veterans' healthcare and benefits in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

VA to Cut 72,000 Jobs in Major Reorganization

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 72,000 employees while assuring that veterans' healthcare and benefits will not be affected.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs while maintaining health care and benefits for veterans.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Veterans flocked to government jobs. Now thousands are being fired.

Veterans' job security is compromised by federal layoffs, undermining the promise of stability after military service.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Memo: Trump plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut over 80,000 jobs to improve efficiency and return to 2019 staffing levels.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

VA hospital doctor arrested on child pornography charges

A doctor was arrested for possessing and receiving child pornography, revealing significant concerns regarding child exploitation.
#telehealth
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say

VA's telehealth changes raise significant ethical concerns regarding patient privacy and clinician working conditions.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say

VA's telehealth changes raise significant ethical concerns regarding patient privacy and clinician working conditions.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Abortion Access Could Change for Veterans

Abortion rights advocates fear reinstatement of a VA abortion ban under the Trump Administration could reverse Biden's expansion of abortion access for veterans.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Can art save lives? How one transgender veteran found hope in storytelling

Transgender veterans face systemic challenges, including misgendering in records and community hostility, yet find solace and support through inclusive organizations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The VA will terminate a successful mortgage rescue program that supported veterans facing home loss, creating uncertainty for those still in need.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Spending and workforce cuts will harm VA's modernization work, Democrats say

It seems tone deaf to engage in conversations about innovative biomedical equipment when the foundations of the VA are crumbling.
SF politics
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

03/16/25

Transgender veterans' access to dignified care diminished after Directive 1341's rescindment by VA.
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislative actions are driven by organized campaigns, particularly by MassResistance.
Unexpected calls for diversity arose from MAGA leaders amid public backlash.
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patients

The VA will cease medical treatment for gender dysphoria for veterans, aligning with recent federal policies.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

VA rolls back care for trans veterans after Trump's executive order

VA leaders to phase out gender transition care for veterans, adhering to Trump's executive order that defines sex as unchangeable.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

VA ends gender-affirming care

The VA halts gender-affirming care for transgender veterans due to a new executive order defining gender as fixed at birth.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is phasing out gender-affirming care for transgender veterans.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

03/16/25

Transgender veterans' access to dignified care diminished after Directive 1341's rescindment by VA.
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislative actions are driven by organized campaigns, particularly by MassResistance.
Unexpected calls for diversity arose from MAGA leaders amid public backlash.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

'A national shame': Brooklyn VA workers rally against 'evil' cuts, call for labor protections * Brooklyn Paper

They say it stands for the Department of Government Efficiency. I say it stands for the Department of Government Evil. This is not about efficiency, this is evil.
Brooklyn
#lgbtq
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

After DOGE Targeted V.A., an Iraq Veteran Faced Uncertainty and Crisis

Federal workers are facing unprecedented job insecurity due to chaotic layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Blumenthal Calls Shadow Hearing' on Trump Veterans Cuts

Senator Blumenthal urges oversight of Trump administration's cuts to veterans services.
Senate Democrats seek to highlight impacts of federal workforce reductions on veterans.
#mental-health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump

The new return-to-office policy at Veterans Affairs jeopardizes patient confidentiality and threatens the mental health support provided to veterans.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say

Mental health care at the VA is suffering due to federal job cuts and new equity-focused policies.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say

Mental health care at the VA is suffering due to federal job cuts and new equity-focused policies.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Former Marine from Mass. pleads guilty over false Purple Heart application

"Military veterans deserve the respect of every citizen for their service to our country. Claiming valor for a false injury is an affront to all the members of the military who serve with courage and honor."
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I've been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.

Ben Gibson's job with the US Department of Veterans Affairs ended abruptly due to probationary status, leaving him shocked after a significant career move.
#crisis-hotline
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

VA Department reversed its requirement for suicide hotline employees to return to the office, raising concerns about veteran support and employee stress.
fromGovernment Executive
4 months ago
Remote teams

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

VA Department reversed its requirement for suicide hotline employees to return to the office, raising concerns about veteran support and employee stress.
Remote teams
fromGovernment Executive
4 months ago

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors

Leidos, a major contractor for the V.A., may face increased opportunities despite budget cuts, as healthcare requirements remain a priority.
Roam Research
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

VA grants researchers 90-day reprieve from layoffs, but their futures remain uncertain

The VA is extending appointments for term-limited researchers to prevent disruption in research efforts amid staffing cuts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency

Budget cuts at the V.A. have disrupted critical cancer drug trials for veterans, halting essential research due to hiring freezes.
Healthcare
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Oracle outage hits US Federal health records systems

Oracle's Federal EHR software outage caused major disruptions in Veterans Affairs hospitals, necessitating contingency procedures.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Trump to 'Take Good Care' of Veterans by Firing 80,000 VA Employees

Trump's administration aggressively cuts federal spending and agency staffing, notably affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A potential reduction of 80,000 jobs at the VA could disrupt care and services for veterans.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs

Mass layoffs are planned at the IRS and Veterans Affairs as part of government efficiency reforms under the Trump administration.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

GOP lawmaker calls for VA to 'guarantee' only underperformers are targeted in workforce layoffs

Job cuts at the VA may unintentionally affect qualified veterans, prompting calls for reconsideration from lawmakers.
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