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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on April 05, 2017, 09:08:42 am
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Delayed firing of a porn-watching VA staffer could speed up new accountability legislation
By: Leo Shane III, April 3, 2017
WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers backing new firing rules for Veterans Affairs employees received a boost this weekend when the department’s secretary endorsed the plan and says he needs quick action on the issue.
But whether the high-profile push produces different results than past efforts remains unclear, since Democrats can still stall the effort in the Senate.
http://www.militarytimes.com/articles/shulkin-accountability-va-porn-firing