Iraq War vet and VoteVets Dir. of Gov't Relations, @will_c_fischer, on latest news surrounding VA Secretary Shulkin: "While Secretary Shulkin has done himself no favors, we are supremely concerned about stories that have emerged that point to an internal campaign at the VA..."
"..., led by those who would totally destroy and privatize the agency, in conjunction with Koch brothers organizations, to undermine the secretary.
There must be an Inspector General investigation into whether there has been a coordinated effort by VA or White House staff..."
There must be an Inspector General investigation into whether there has been a coordinated effort by VA or White House staff..."
"... with groups like Concerned Veterans for America, in any way, to push for Secretary Shulkin's ouster, so someone who wants to wholly privatize the agency can be installed.
Finally, should the secretary resign, we call on the Senate to reject any replacement..."
Finally, should the secretary resign, we call on the Senate to reject any replacement..."
who has any connection to the Koch brothers, @ConcernedVets, or any efforts aimed at privatizing our VA. To allow anyone like that to run the Department of Veterans Affairs would be to stab veterans in the back."
