US EditionVA axes another 1,400 employees
- The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the layoff of more than 1,400 employees as part of cost-cutting efforts by the administration, bringing total layoffs to 2,400 in less than a month.
- The layoffs primarily affect probationary employees in non-mission critical roles, including 'DEI-related positions,' according to a statement from the VA.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed concerns that the cuts could impair the VA’s ability to recruit and retain medical staff, predicting a negative impact on VA services.
- VA Secretary Doug Collins assured that the cuts would not harm VA health care and benefits, stating, 'These moves will not hurt VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries.
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