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Jackson withdraws as nominee for VA secretary
 

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson withdrew his nomination to become secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday following mounting allegations of professional and personal misconduct that the White House physician called complete false and fabricated.

Hearing for VA secretary pick delayed amid misconduct allegations

President Donald Trump’s pick to head Veterans Affairs appeared to be in trouble Tuesday as a Senate panel delayed a confirmation hearing over allegations of misconduct by the nominee while serving as a White House physician.

Trump’s VA pick tells Heller he won’t privatize vets’ medical care

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs told Sen. Dean Heller on Thursday that he would not push for privatization of medical care for veterans and would meet with Nevada veterans if confirmed by the Senate.

Senate honors Thunderbirds pilot killed in Nevada crash

An Air Force pilot who died when his F-16 jet crashed at the Nevada Test and Training Range was honored Thursday on the floor of the Senate.

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