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These are the VA's 3 main problems -- leadership isn't one of them

  • Written by Richard Lachmann, Professor of Sociology, University at Albany, State University of New York
White House physician Ronny Jackson.AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

President Donald Trump dismissed Secretary of Veterans Affairs David J. Shulkin on March 28 because he resisted plans to privatize VA medical services, according to Shulkin.

If confirmed, Shulkin will be replaced by Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician who has no experience...

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