Sen. Tim Kaine seeks to address Veterans Affairs staff shortages
The Better Workforce for Veterans Act, which has bipartisan support, would create a vacant jobs database, expand authority for direct hiring to fill high-demand jobs and create flexibility for hiring qualified students and recent graduates.
Sens.
The
Staff shortages at the
VA Secretary
The
The
"We are really working hard to hire mental health professionals," he said. Referring to
In April, Sen.
The administration has since lifted the freeze.
Staffing levels have had a direct impact on patient wait times at the
The inspector general's office for the
In a report released Thursday, the inspector general's office found that five of the 15 assertions made...
The inspector general's office for the
In a report released Thursday, the inspector general's office found that five of the 15 assertions made...
In
Kaine said the legislation would also:
--Create a
--Survey why employees choose to leave the
--Strengthen training for human resource employees.
Lessig can be reached by phone at 757-247-7821.
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