Advocates for Homeless Vets Wary over Proposed Changes to VA Programs

Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs

When Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins addressed a conference for homelessness advocates Friday, he pledged significant reforms to how his department approaches providing aid to struggling veterans, with an eye toward “finding homes for all of them.”But he also acknowledged skepticism among some advocates about what those looming changes will mean.“Every organization I speak to, I say this is a ‘trust but verify’ situation,” he said. “We’r…

VA Secretary Doug Collins visits Roudebush VA Medical Center, discusses needed changes for veterans' care

INDIANAPOLIS During a recent visit to the Roudebush VA Medical Center, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins emphasized the necessity for administrative changes to improve care for veterans. Notably, Collins assured attendees that these changes will not involve laying off doctors or nurses. Since assuming office, Collins has been touring VA hospitals nationwide. He stated that he has observed various administrative inefficiencies that need …