Trump Pushes Out Shulkin at VA, Nominates Jackson as Replacement
Author: internet - Published 2018-03-28 07:00:00 PM - (356 Reads)President Trump has ousted Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin and nominated his personal physician, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, as his replacement, reports Reuters . VoteVets' Will Wischer noted his group hopes Jackson will block any attempt to privatize the VA or its health services. "If Dr. Jackson can do that, immediately, he will do a lot to help his chances at confirmation," he said. The VA delivers care at more than 1,200 facilities, including 170 VA Medical Centers, to more than 9 million veterans.