The National Desk || Veterans’ advocates, lawmakers react to layoffs at VA
(TNND) — A thousand employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs were laid off last week as President Donald Trump looks to prune the federal workforce.
Administration officials say the firings will save VA money that can be put to better use for veterans.
Critics, such as the top Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, worry the cuts “will have far-reaching consequences” for the quality of care America’s veterans receive.
Folks who run groups that work on behalf of veterans were certain about one thing: VA must do its best to serve the men and women who defended our country.
“Our nation has made a promise to veterans, and we want to make sure that promise is upheld,” said Jim Whaley, a 20-year Army veteran and the CEO of advocacy group Mission Roll Call.