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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: mystery-ak on April 24, 2018, 01:07:41 am
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Mysterious allegations could threaten Trump VA pick: reports
By Julia Manchester - 04/23/18 08:48 PM EDT
Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have reportedly been informed about unspecified allegations against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to the lead the VA, posing a new roadblock for the nomination.
The Washington Post reported Monday evening that the Senate panel is delaying a confirmation hearing for Jackson previously scheduled for Wednesday as members look into the new claims.
Two sources told CNN that Republicans and Democrats on the committee have been informed of allegations of improper conduct at more than one stage in the career of Jackson, who currently serves as White House physician.
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http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports (http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/384526-mysterious-allegations-could-threaten-trump-va-pick-reports)
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During an overseas trip in 2015, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, was intoxicated and banged on the hotel room door of a female employee, according to four sources familiar with the allegation.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/politics/ronny-jackson-door-allegations/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/politics/ronny-jackson-door-allegations/index.html)