“Ronny Jackson’s nomination to become the next Veterans Affairs secretary could become the most contentious confirmation process since the department was founded 30 years ago.”
“Since the department was elevated to a Cabinet-level post back in 1988, no senator has ever voted against a VA secretary pick. All of the confirmations have been unanimous or near-unanimous votes (with a handful of lawmakers absent), or procedural votes where no opposition was formally recorded.”
“I admire Dr. Jackson’s service to the nation, but I don’t know if he is the right person to lead the VA,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., and ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a statement…” Read the full article here.
Source: White House doctor could face the most contentious VA confirmation process ever – By Leo Shane, April 2, 2018. Army Times.
