“Before Fayetteville native Robert Wilkie can lead the VA, he must first step down as the VA’s acting leader.”
“Wilkie told the Observer on Saturday that he will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs and return to the Pentagon after being nominated to serve as VA secretary by President Trump…”
“Wilkie is a known entity to many in Congress, suggesting that his path to confirmation will likely be much easier.”
“Prior to joining the Department of Defense last year, Wilkie served as senior advisor to Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, and held numerous roles during the administration of President George W. Bush.”
“He was assistant secretary of defense for legislative affairs during the Bush administration and…” Read the full article here.
Source: Wilkie has to step down before he can lead VA – By Drew Brooks, May 19, 2018. The Fayetteville Observer.
