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Veterans Protest as VA Faces Layoffs and Care Delays

5/23/2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is in turmoil under Secretary Doug Collins, grappling with mass layoffs and contract cancellations. Internal documents expose a troubling reality of closed medical units and delayed appointments. Lawmakers are alarmed by the potential fallout on veterans' care, as veterans unite to protest against what they see as government neglect.

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Story summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is in turmoil under Secretary Doug Collins, grappling with mass layoffs and contract cancellations. Internal documents expose a troubling reality of closed medical units and delayed appointments. Lawmakers are alarmed by the potential fallout on veterans' care, as veterans unite to protest against what they see as government neglect.