Miller Statement on VA Decision to Dump Faster Firing Authority
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Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement today regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ refusal to use expanded legal authorities that enable the VA secretary to swiftly discipline senior executives for cause. “Everyone knows VA isn’t very good at disciplining employees, but this decision calls into question whether department leaders are… Miller Statement on Phoenix VAHCS Firings
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Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement today regarding recent firings at the Phoenix VA Health Care System more than two years after the facility’s wait-time scandal became public. Miller Statement on Obama Administrations Advocacy for VA Felon Sharon Helman
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Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement today regarding the Justice Department’s legal advocacy for Department of Veterans Affairs felon Sharon Helman. “I’m outraged by the Obama administration’s decision, which is remarkably hypocritical given the fact that President Obama enthusiastically supported this law. The effect of this reckless action… Chairman Miller Statement Honoring Memorial Day
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Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day 2016: Chairman Miller Statement on House Passage of Veterans Bills
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Today the House passed eight veterans related bills, including: Miller Statement on Sec. McDonalds Disney Comments
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Today, Chairman Miller released the following statement regarding VA Secretary Bob McDonald’s comparison of Department of Veterans Affairs wait times to those at a Disney theme park. Miller Introduces Legislation to Improve Veterans Health Care, Benefits
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Today Chairman Miller introduced H.R. 5286, the VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act. Miller Applauds House Passage of VA Opioid Legislation
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4063, the Jason Simcakoski Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Scientific Expertise (PROMISE) Act. Miller Statement on Senate Veterans Omnibus Legislation
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Following reports of a deal in the Senate regarding an omnibus package of veterans legislation, Chairman Miller released the following statement: “News of this deal is a positive development. If what Sens. Isakson and Blumenthal are working on passes the Senate, I look forward to immediately engaging in conference committee negotiations in order to move a VA reform package to the… Miller Statement on Senate Confirmation of VA Inspector General
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Following the Senate’s confirmation of Michael Missal to head the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Chairman Miller released the below statement: Browse Documents by Date or Issue |