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For those not staying up on current events, the American Legion has called for Sec Shinseki to resign from his position as the head of the VA.
The VA released a statement rejecting the AL's call for his job and the President released his own statement saying he still backs Shinseki.
All this started over the 40 Veterans that died in Arizona. These deaths may be releated to the delays in care and a "secret list" of Veterans to wait for treatment.
With all the negative news flying around, is it time for a change at the top or are all these matters something that that the regional directors need to take responsibility over?
The VA released a statement rejecting the AL's call for his job and the President released his own statement saying he still backs Shinseki.
All this started over the 40 Veterans that died in Arizona. These deaths may be releated to the delays in care and a "secret list" of Veterans to wait for treatment.
With all the negative news flying around, is it time for a change at the top or are all these matters something that that the regional directors need to take responsibility over?
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Also the regional directors and the Hospital directors where the deaths happened
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SGM Matthew Quick
WO1 Brew,
Resignation for the beret? You don't understand the history/intent behind the beret decision.
Resignation for the beret? You don't understand the history/intent behind the beret decision.
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SGM Matthew Quick
Catastrophic decision making?
I'd be interested in hearing how the beret was 'catastrophic'.
I'd be interested in hearing how the beret was 'catastrophic'.
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I have seen this in the news (both the call for resignation and the initial incident regarding the deaths). I feel 100% that there are personnel within the region and at the specific location in Phoenix that should be vacating their positions. But, I am unsure of the awareness level at the "top". Regardless, this is stupid. Who can be trusted? There are LIVES that were lost, families now suffering, and imagine the concern of other veteran's who use that facility. I can only hope that issues such as this one will not become 'the norm' in the United States of America. We have to do better.
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That would be akin to general odierno personally roving through brigade offices hacking commanders.
However, his guidance to accomplish this is what matters. If he is taking steps to remedy this quickly, then he should be allowed to continue. Of course, at this point, there should be a timeframe given and benchmarks that must be met, set by the president.
However, his guidance to accomplish this is what matters. If he is taking steps to remedy this quickly, then he should be allowed to continue. Of course, at this point, there should be a timeframe given and benchmarks that must be met, set by the president.
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On his watch things have degenerated from poor to worse. He has not lead and improved the situation.
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Cpt. Agreed he show resign immediately. Atleast maybe he could atleast show integrity.. after complete disclosure.
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I'm not sure all the information is out for an informed decision on who should resign and at what level. One thing that probably should keep in mind was he was the Army Chief of Staff, lost part of a foot in Vietnam, has a reputation above reproach, and has done more for the VA and Veterans than any previous secretary. The issues with the VA are ones he inherited and at the five year mark he is finally getting things on track. Perhaps looking at his entire service is a better judge of his character and performance.
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Sir,
In my humble opinion certain events are "no fail" one of these is loss of life that can be prevented.
In my humble opinion certain events are "no fail" one of these is loss of life that can be prevented.
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SSG Robert Burns
Jon Stewart Mocks VA Backlog Crisis: 'There's Gotta Be An App For That'
"Is that the V.A. or an episode of Hoarders?"
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I have met Secretary Shinseki and had a high regard for him while he was Chief of Staff but I haven't been impressed with the performance of the VA on his watch. Perhaps the VA's problems are ones that he inherited; I'm not close enough to the flagpole to know for sure. I think he owes the Congress, Veterans, and their families some answers and his plan for dealing with these problems.
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SFC Stephen Hester
Right, SFC Smith. The cost will be high. I'm disappointed that he hasn't been a constant figure on Capitol Hill, beating the bushes (and Congress) for more funding.
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Yes, he should certainly resign with all of the garbage the VA is doing. Will he? Absolutely not. Nobody at that level anymore accepts failures of their organizations as their failure as a leader or even that their organization is failing.
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Enough is Enough - Fire Eric Shinseki
SSG Robin Rushlo, Iowa City, IA
Atlanta. Pittsburgh. Phoenix. Fort Collins. It seems like every day, there is a new story in a new city about negligence, cover ups, and mismanagement at a local VA facility. It is not just one city or one hospital – there is an epidemic of misconduct and leadership failures at VA facilities at across the country.
Whether it is secret wait lists for veterans needing urgent care in Phoenix, the cover up of preventable deaths of VA patients in Pittsburgh, or instructing lower-level employees on how to falsify patient records in Fort Collins– it is clear that that many so-called leaders within the Department of Veterans Affairs are failing America’s veterans and engaging in gross misconduct or possibly even criminal behavior. Worse yet, it has now been confirmed that dozens of veterans have died as a result of delayed and improper care at the VA which is a direct byproduct of these leadership failures.
That is why it is time to say ENOUGH and demand that President Obama fire the head of the VA, Secretary Eric Shinseki.
CVA first called for Shinseki’s removal over a year ago. Now, in light of the myriad of new scandals involving the VA, the American Legion, the nation’s largest veteran group, is joining with us to call for Shinseki removal as head of the VA. CVA is proud to stand with The American Legion as they take this courageous and historic stand. As America’s largest veterans organization, their moral authority on this issue is unimpeachable. Secretary Shinseki has been given all the money and resources he asked for as head of the VA and then some – a fact even President Obama acknowledges. However, under his leadership, the VA has failed America’s veterans. As the head of the VA, the responsibility for these failures ultimately rests on Eric Shinseki’s shoulders.
This was written by my Friend
Dan Caldwell
Issue and Legislative Campaign Manager
Concerned Veterans for America
SSG Robin Rushlo, Iowa City, IA
Atlanta. Pittsburgh. Phoenix. Fort Collins. It seems like every day, there is a new story in a new city about negligence, cover ups, and mismanagement at a local VA facility. It is not just one city or one hospital – there is an epidemic of misconduct and leadership failures at VA facilities at across the country.
Whether it is secret wait lists for veterans needing urgent care in Phoenix, the cover up of preventable deaths of VA patients in Pittsburgh, or instructing lower-level employees on how to falsify patient records in Fort Collins– it is clear that that many so-called leaders within the Department of Veterans Affairs are failing America’s veterans and engaging in gross misconduct or possibly even criminal behavior. Worse yet, it has now been confirmed that dozens of veterans have died as a result of delayed and improper care at the VA which is a direct byproduct of these leadership failures.
That is why it is time to say ENOUGH and demand that President Obama fire the head of the VA, Secretary Eric Shinseki.
CVA first called for Shinseki’s removal over a year ago. Now, in light of the myriad of new scandals involving the VA, the American Legion, the nation’s largest veteran group, is joining with us to call for Shinseki removal as head of the VA. CVA is proud to stand with The American Legion as they take this courageous and historic stand. As America’s largest veterans organization, their moral authority on this issue is unimpeachable. Secretary Shinseki has been given all the money and resources he asked for as head of the VA and then some – a fact even President Obama acknowledges. However, under his leadership, the VA has failed America’s veterans. As the head of the VA, the responsibility for these failures ultimately rests on Eric Shinseki’s shoulders.
This was written by my Friend
Dan Caldwell
Issue and Legislative Campaign Manager
Concerned Veterans for America
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He's trying! ;)
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Tries To Resign But White House Still Has Him On Hold
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesdaythat he’s been trying to get “this damn resignation business” straightened out with the president all day, but he’s been sittingon hold with TheWhite House for hours, Duffel Blog has learned. “The American Legion wants me to resign, so fine,I’ll resign,” Shinsheki said, …
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