The working group will spend the next year coordinating on a plan to improve how those cases are handled and prevent harassment at VA facilities. The incident again raises concerns about a culture of misogyny and abuse at VA. Pentagon officials have objected to the idea for years, but the new Senate Armed Services Committee chairman says the proposal is back on the table. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is tackling sexual misconduct as one of his first actions. By Howard Altman
4 years ago The sweeping veterans policy measure was passed in mid-December but wasn't signed into law until Tuesday. Veterans who participated in the event said they were given little or no warning about potentially traumatic discussion points. Veterans said they were thrust into public discussions of military sexual trauma topics without warning or proper support. Trump is expected to sign the measure into law later this month. James Byrne served as VA’s second-highest ranking official before his firing last February. The report shows that few regulations were being followed in running the pharmacies. Load More