Commentary: End of DEI at Veterans Affairs means reversing gains for deserving veterans

Commentary: End of DEI at Veterans Affairs means reversing gains for deserving veterans

With the federal government trying to reduce expenses amid record-breaking debt, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was not spared from cost-cutting measures. As part of a broader restructuring and budgeting initiative, the VA renounced its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, resulting in $6.1 million in cost savings for employees and training resources. While these measures aim to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary c…