Denis McDonough s selection to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs was such a surprise that multiple veteran groups said they had news releases ready showing support for other candidates in advance of the announcement.
By STEVE BEYNON | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 10, 2020 WASHINGTON Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie and other agency officials questioned the credibility of a Navy officer who said she was sexually assaulted at a VA hospital instead of taking action to create a safe environment for women, according to a federal watchdog report released Thursday. “The response of Secretary Wilkie and senior VA officials to the veteran’s complaint of sexual assault was troubling. Scrutinizing the veteran’s background is contrary to VA’s stated goal to serve veterans with respect,” VA Inspector General Michael J. Missal said in a statement about the report.
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