VA secretary nominee Collins says he wants to update and improve services for vets
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.
Doug Collins promises to be fighter for veterans during confirmation hearing
Veterans affairs secretary nominee Doug Collins pledged to be a fierce defender of the department’s workforce and for veterans during his confirmation hearing.
Doug Collins tells Senate committee he will put veterans first if confirmed as VA secretary
Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins, nominated to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Veterans Affairs, participated in a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers.
Doug Collins questioned about Veterans Affairs nomination
Doug Collins was pressed about reducing veteran suicide and about whether President Trump's government-wide hiring freeze would hurt veterans' medical care.
"Veteran Safety Must Come First" – Senator Murray to VA Nominee Doug Collins
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) pressed VA Secretary nominee Doug Collins to prioritize veteran safety as the VA rolls out its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. She stressed the importance of holding Oracle accountable and working closely with frontline providers to fix past issues and ensure a reliable system for veterans.
Trump’s V.A. Pick Says He’ll Protect Veterans’ Ability to Seek Outside Care
Doug Collins, chosen by President Trump to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, does not have a traditional résumé for V.A.
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New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental health
The new chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee believes lawmakers can find solutions to expand care options for ...
Trump nominees Collins, Stefanik to face senate grilling as VA, UN picks; Bessent gets committee vote
Two more of President Trump's Cabinet picks, Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik, will receive confirmation hearings on Tuesday. His Treasury nominee, Scott Bessent, will get a committee vote.
Trump picks face Senate scrutiny as confirmation process rolls on
Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik are set for hearings as President Donald Trump's cabinet confirmation process continues in ...
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Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
On Tuesday, Senate committees will hold a pair of confirmation hearings postponed last week: Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins ...
Senate’s week packed with nomination hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks
Energy committee chairman Sen. Mike Lee postponed Burgum's hearing, saying his paperwork was unnecessarily delayed.
Senate confirmation process kicks into high gear for Trump’s Cabinet
The Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to vote on the Rubio nomination Monday afternoon before it heads to the floor.
Recess approved for King birthday Veterans affairs bill clears panel Appropriations Act passes House vote
Recess approved. for King birthday. The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution to allow the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate to recess at the clos ...
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‘The mission is veterans’: Nominee for VA secretary pledges to protect vets benefits from possible spending cuts
Doug Collins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, pledged to protect veterans ...