Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years of pressure to bring down costs and lower wait times for care for former service members.



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VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs

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The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,

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Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years of pressure to bring down costs and lower wait times for care for former service members. “At the end of the day, the veteran is getting taken care…

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Doug Collins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), faced questions from the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Jan. 21.
Collins, a former Republican congressman from Georgia, was originally slated to sit for a confirmation hearing last week, but the hearing was delayed to provide the FBI more time to complete his background check.
If confirmed as VA secretary, Collins would bring years of experience…

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5 Takeaways From Collins’ Confirmation Hearing For VA Secretary

Former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former Air Force Reserve chaplain, a veteran of the Iraq War and says he wants to improve veterans' services.

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VA secretary nominee Collins says he wants to update and improve services for vets

Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins, nominated to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Veterans Affairs, participated in a confirmation

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Doug Collins tells Senate committee he will put veterans first if confirmed as VA secretary

Doug Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain and former House member from Georgia, faced some tough questions but appeared to have the favor of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.

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VA Secretary Nominee Pledges to Modernize Hospital Infrastructure, Promote Community Care

Collins fielded hostile questions from Democrat senators about the future of a pro-abortion VA policy enacted by the prior administration.

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Dems Hijack Doug Collins' VA Hearing To Push Abortion Agenda

Doug Collins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, pledged to protect veterans benefits from potential funding cuts as PACT Act enrollments and increased emphasis on health care from private doctors drive spending.

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‘The mission is veterans’: Nominee for VA secretary pledges to protect vets benefits from possible spending cuts

Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.

VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs

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