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Tim Kaine Slams Job Cuts: 'War on Veterans'

3/17/2025

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) condemned the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, labeling it a "war on veterans." Veterans voiced their fears over diminished healthcare access and longer wait times, while nationwide protests underscored the potential impact on vital services for nearly 50,000 veterans in Montana.

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) condemned the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, labeling it a "war on veterans." Veterans voiced their fears over diminished healthcare access and longer wait times, while nationwide protests underscored the potential impact on vital services for nearly 50,000 veterans in Montana.