Layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs come under fire

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A former Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center employee, who wished to remain anonymous, recently shared her experience after being fired.
Veterans Affairs axes another 1,400 probationary employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the dismissal of 1,400 probationary employees Monday evening—employees the agency said occupied “non-mission critical positions” such as diversity, equity and inclusion-related roles.
Department of Veterans Affairs announces another 1,400 dismissals
The dismissals, announced Monday evening and part of the White House cost-cutting efforts, follow a first round of 1,000 VA layoffs.
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Department of Veterans Affairs cutting more than 1,400 employees in another round of dismissals
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it is cutting more than 1,400 workers, which will save more than $83 million annually.
Veterans Affairs dismisses another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 employees, as the Trump administration seeks to cut millions of government jobs.
Layoffs at Department of Veterans Affairs come under fire: 'They'll do significant and irreparable harm'
One representative defended the reductions, saying they will lead to "necessary improvements and efficiencies."
VA cuts more jobs, including at Topeka hospital. How will veterans be affected?
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Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk
A fired federal employee who oversaw cybersecurity at a flagship website for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is ...
Are Veterans' Benefits Being Cut? Trump's VA Cuts Explained
Staffing reductions in the Department of Veterans Affairs have prompted concerns that veterans' benefits may be cut.
Veterans Affairs processing disability claims 'faster than ever before'
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it is processing disability claims "faster than ever before," as it ...
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Veterans Affairs Dept. Issues Strongest Ban Yet of Biden-Era Project Labor Agreement Mandate
Veterans' agency, which builds health care and other facilities, cited a Jan. 21 court ruling against the Biden-era agreement in a directive to remove it from construction contracts.
Veterans Affairs hospital chaplain allegedly sanctioned over sermon, fights back with defense of free speech
Rusty Trubey was sanctioned for a sermon he gave. Now, his supervisor is attempting to censor what he can preach, but his ...
'This is a crucial job': Valley veteran working for Phoenix VA unexpectedly loses job in widespread layoff
On Monday, about 1,400 employees with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were terminated, including some working in ...