The Latest: Dem cites allegations of VA nominee being drunk
A top Senate Democrat says allegations against President
Sen.
He tells
Tester says if that's true, such behavior while caring for "the most powerful man in the world" is "not acceptable."
Tester says more than 20 current and retired military personnel made complaints.
President
He spoke to reporters before meeting Tuesday afternoon with Republican Sen.
In video captured by
A watchdog report ordered in 2012 by Jackson and reviewed by The Associated Press found that he and a rival physician exhibited "unprofessional behaviors" as they engaged in a power struggle over the
The White House Medical Unit in 2012 — led by current
An inspector general report from the time says most of the blame for the situation fell on Dr.
But according to the report, Jackson admitted he had failed to shield the White House Medical Unit from the leadership drama between himself and the rival Navy Captain.
Jackson is quoted saying he was willing to do what was necessary to straighten out the command, even if it "meant finding a new position in Navy Medicine."
Jackson was given Kuhlman's post, in addition to running the medical unit, in 2013.
A 2012 watchdog report ordered up by
The report suggested the
The six-page report was reviewed Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the
The report says staff members described the working environment as "being caught between parents going through a bitter divorce."
President
Trump says in a joint news conference with French President
Jackson's nomination was put on hold indefinitely after allegations surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior on the job and over-prescribing prescription drugs.
Trump is criticizing members of
The leaders of a
Sen.
They say it is their duty to "thoroughly and carefully vet" his nomination. His hearing had been set for Wednesday.
The two lawmakers sent a letter to
Trump selected Jackson to head the
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Spokeswoman
The
Trump selected Jackson to head the
The
Spokesman
Senators have been discussing plans to delay Jackson's confirmation hearing, saying more time may be needed to review whether Jackson can manage a massive agency of 360,000 employees serving 9 million veterans.
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Senators are discussing plans to delay the confirmation hearing for President
The hearing for
Democratic Sen.
Blumenthal says he thinks there may well be a need for more time, in fairness to Jackson, so that he and the administration have an opportunity to answer these questions fully and fairly.
Blumenthal declined to discuss why more time might be needed.
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