VA secretary nomination in doubt as allegations of misbehavior emerge

Federal Times: White House officials on Tuesday defended Veterans Affairs secretary nominee Ronny Jackson as Senate officials signaled serious concerns about whether to ever allow him a confirmation hearing for the post.

Jackson, whose surprise nomination has been shrouded in questions about his lack of experience with the massive veterans bureaucracy, was scheduled to appear before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Wednesday before an abrupt postponement on Monday night.

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