Lawmakers press Collins on VA overhaul, staffing cuts and risks to veteran care

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins faced questioning Tuesday from lawmakers over the proposed overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration, as they raised concerns about staffing cuts, accountability, and whether the reorganization risks disrupting veterans’ care. The plan, known as RISE, short for “restructure for impact and sustainability,” would reshape how the VA manages and oversees healthcare […]

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Title	Source	Tier	Published
Lawmakers press Collins on VA overhaul, staffing cuts and risks to veteran care Representative	washingtonexaminer.com	S2	2026-01-29 00:26:40