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Senators Warn: 80,000 VA Job Cuts Threaten Veterans' Care

3/12/2025

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 23 colleagues are sounding the alarm over VA Secretary Doug Collins' drastic plan to slash over 80,000 jobs, including 20,000 held by veterans. They warn that these cuts could cripple veterans' healthcare and benefits, leading to longer wait times and diminished mental health support, ultimately betraying the VA's commitment to those who served.

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and 23 colleagues are sounding the alarm over VA Secretary Doug Collins' drastic plan to slash over 80,000 jobs, including 20,000 held by veterans. They warn that these cuts could cripple veterans' healthcare and benefits, leading to longer wait times and diminished mental health support, ultimately betraying the VA's commitment to those who served.