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Donald Trump achievements: Veterans (view source)
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==2017==
==2017==
Secretary of Veterans Affairs [[David Shulkin]] stated on June 7, 2017, that improving the [[Department of Veterans Affairs]] was a "top priority" for the Trump Administration.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/david-shulkin-says-veterans-health-care-reform-top/ Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Hayward, John (June 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/06/22/va-secretary-david-shulkin-20-veterans-day-taking-their-lives-totally-unacceptable/ VA Secretary David Shulkin: ‘We Have 20 Veterans a Day Taking Their Lives; That’s Totally Unacceptable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> Shulkin, a holdover from the Obama Administration, admitted that the Trump Administration was "quicker" and "more decisive" than the previous one,<ref>Bedard, Paul (June 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-holdover-trump-style-quicker-more-decisive/article/2627061 Obama holdover: Trump style 'quicker, more decisive']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> and he moved to modernize the department during his tenure.<ref>Hayward, John (August 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/01/secretary-shulkin-v-modernization-wait-times-posted-online-day-service-emergencies/ Secretary Shulkin on V.A. Modernization: Wait Times Posted Online, Same-Day Service for Emergencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration worked aggressively and effectively to improve the VA, and Shulkin received bipartian support.<ref>Multiple references:
Secretary of Veterans Affairs [[David Shulkin]] stated on June 7, 2017, that improving the [[Department of Veterans Affairs]] was a "top priority" for the Trump Administration.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/david-shulkin-says-veterans-health-care-reform-top/ Shulkin says veterans health care reform a ‘top priority’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref><ref>Hayward, John (June 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/06/22/va-secretary-david-shulkin-20-veterans-day-taking-their-lives-totally-unacceptable/ VA Secretary David Shulkin: ‘We Have 20 Veterans a Day Taking Their Lives; That’s Totally Unacceptable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> Shulkin, a holdover from the Obama Administration, admitted that the Trump Administration was "quicker" and "more decisive" than the previous one,<ref>Bedard, Paul (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-holdover-trump-style-quicker-more-decisive/article/2627061 Obama holdover: Trump style 'quicker, more decisive']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> and he moved to modernize the department during his tenure.<ref>Hayward, John (August 1, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/01/secretary-shulkin-v-modernization-wait-times-posted-online-day-service-emergencies/ Secretary Shulkin on V.A. Modernization: Wait Times Posted Online, Same-Day Service for Emergencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration worked aggressively and effectively to improve the VA, and Shulkin received bipartian support.<ref>Multiple references:
*Allen, Arthur (August 28, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/28/trump-shuklin-veterans-obama-holdover-242047 Trump’s most popular Cabinet secretary is Obama holdover]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
*Allen, Arthur (August 28, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/28/trump-shuklin-veterans-obama-holdover-242047 Trump’s most popular Cabinet secretary is Obama holdover]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
*Crookston, Paul (August 28, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/shulkin-bipartisan-praise-changes-va/ Shulkin Receives Bipartisan Praise for Changes at VA]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
*Crookston, Paul (August 28, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/shulkin-bipartisan-praise-changes-va/ Shulkin Receives Bipartisan Praise for Changes at VA]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
*[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/a-good-start-at-reforming-the-veterans-administration/article/2637837 A good start at reforming the Veterans Administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. October 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref>
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/a-good-start-at-reforming-the-veterans-administration/article/2637837 A good start at reforming the Veterans Administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. October 18, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref>
===Legislation signed, 2017===
===Legislation signed, 2017===
*April 19, 2017—President Trump signed an extension of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which allowed veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system due to serious VA problems.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-signs-extension-veterans-choice-healt/ Trump turns focus to veterans, signs extension for choice in health care]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-veterans-to-seek-care-outside-broken-va-system/article/2620659 Trump signs bill allowing veterans to seek care outside broken VA system]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref>
*April 19, 2017—President Trump signed an extension of the Veterans Choice Act of 2014, which allowed veterans to seek medical care outside the VA system due to serious VA problems.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-signs-extension-veterans-choice-healt/ Trump turns focus to veterans, signs extension for choice in health care]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (April 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-allowing-veterans-to-seek-care-outside-broken-va-system/article/2620659 Trump signs bill allowing veterans to seek care outside broken VA system]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 19, 2017.</ref>
*June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law giving preference in federal grants to "federal and state law enforcement agencies that hire and train veterans".<ref name="PoliceVets">Multiple references:
*June 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law giving preference in federal grants to "federal and state law enforcement agencies that hire and train veterans".<ref name="PoliceVets">Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/trump-signs-bills-to-help-police-officers-veterans.html Trump signs bills to help police officers, veterans]. ''Fox News''. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/02/trump-signs-bills-to-help-police-officers-veterans.html Trump signs bills to help police officers, veterans]. ''Fox News''. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (June 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/03/trump-signs-bills-assisting-law-enforcement-behind-you-100-percent/ Donald Trump Signs Bills Assisting Law Enforcement: ‘We Are Behind You 100 Percent’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref>
*Spiering, Charlie (June 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/03/trump-signs-bills-assisting-law-enforcement-behind-you-100-percent/ Donald Trump Signs Bills Assisting Law Enforcement: ‘We Are Behind You 100 Percent’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref>
*June 23, 2017—President Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law (Trump described the law as "one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history"<ref>Westwood, Sarah (June 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-one-of-the-largest-reforms-to-the-va-in-its-history/article/2626924 Trump signs 'one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>), which expanded protections for VA whistleblowers, gave the VA the authority to end bonuses to convicted employees, made quicker and easier the process for firing, suspending, and demoting employees.<ref>Multiple references:
*June 23, 2017—President Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law (Trump described the law as "one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history"<ref>Westwood, Sarah (June 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-one-of-the-largest-reforms-to-the-va-in-its-history/article/2626924 Trump signs 'one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>), which expanded protections for VA whistleblowers, gave the VA the authority to end bonuses to convicted employees, made quicker and easier the process for firing, suspending, and demoting employees.<ref>Multiple references:
*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/23/trump-signs-va-reform-bill-following-through-on-campaign-promise.html Trump signs VA reform bill, following through on campaign promise]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/23/trump-signs-va-reform-bill-following-through-on-campaign-promise.html Trump signs VA reform bill, following through on campaign promise]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
*Fabian, Jordan (June 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/339168-trump-signs-va-reform-bill Trump signs VA reform bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
*Fabian, Jordan (June 23, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/339168-trump-signs-va-reform-bill Trump signs VA reform bill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
*Dinan, Stephen (August 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/12/donald-trump-signs-vets-bill-keep-veterans-choice-/ Trump signs vets bill to keep veterans choice program afloat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Dinan, Stephen (August 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/12/donald-trump-signs-vets-bill-keep-veterans-choice-/ Trump signs vets bill to keep veterans choice program afloat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-signs-bill-to-fund-veterans-medical-care-program/ Trump signs bill to fund veterans medical care program]. ''Breitbart News''. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-signs-bill-to-fund-veterans-medical-care-program/ Trump signs bill to fund veterans medical care program]. ''Breitbart News''. August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Gehrke, Joel (August 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-helping-vets-get-access-to-private-medical-care/article/2631366 Trump signs bill helping vets get access to private medical care]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>
*Gehrke, Joel (August 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-signs-bill-helping-vets-get-access-to-private-medical-care/article/2631366 Trump signs bill helping vets get access to private medical care]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>
*August 16, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law expanding GI benefits for veterans, including removing a 15-year time limit on using GI benefits and giving veterans additional payments for science, engineering, and technology courses at universities, among other provisions.<ref>Multiple references:
*August 16, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law expanding GI benefits for veterans, including removing a 15-year time limit on using GI benefits and giving veterans additional payments for science, engineering, and technology courses at universities, among other provisions.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-bill-expanding-college-assistance-veterans/3989137.html Trump Signs Bill Expanding College Assistance for Veterans]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-bill-expanding-college-assistance-veterans/3989137.html Trump Signs Bill Expanding College Assistance for Veterans]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
*Wentling, Nikki (July 7, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/va-employee-disciplinary-actions-are-now-public-information-1.477125#.WV_ZgIjyuUk VA employee disciplinary actions are now public information]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Wentling, Nikki (July 7, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/va-employee-disciplinary-actions-are-now-public-information-1.477125#.WV_ZgIjyuUk VA employee disciplinary actions are now public information]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Rosiak, Luke (July 7, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/07/07/va-to-post-employee-firings-stop-rewarding-employees-for-bogus-discrimination-claims/ VA To Post Employee Firings, Stop Rewarding Employees For Bogus Discrimination Claims]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> and it reported that day having fired over 500 employees since January 2017 and suspending nearly 200.<ref>Multiple references:
*Rosiak, Luke (July 7, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/07/07/va-to-post-employee-firings-stop-rewarding-employees-for-bogus-discrimination-claims/ VA To Post Employee Firings, Stop Rewarding Employees For Bogus Discrimination Claims]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> and it reported that day having fired over 500 employees since January 2017 and suspending nearly 200.<ref>Multiple references:
*Westwood, Sarah (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-has-fired-more-than-500-va-employees-since-january/article/2627988 Trump administration has fired more than 500 VA employees since January]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Westwood, Sarah (July 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-has-fired-more-than-500-va-employees-since-january/article/2627988 Trump administration has fired more than 500 VA employees since January]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Heretik, Jack (July 7, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/more-than-500-va-employees-fired-trump-administration/ More Than 500 VA Employees Fired During Trump Administration]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Heretik, Jack (July 7, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/more-than-500-va-employees-fired-trump-administration/ More Than 500 VA Employees Fired During Trump Administration]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/10/va-trump-admin-fires-500-employees-suspends-200-misconduct/ VA Under Trump Admin Fires More Than 500 Employees, Suspends 200 for Misconduct]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (July 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/10/va-trump-admin-fires-500-employees-suspends-200-misconduct/ VA Under Trump Admin Fires More Than 500 Employees, Suspends 200 for Misconduct]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (August 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/donald-trump-va-show-new-service-help-veterans-sch/ Trump, VA show off new service to help veterans schedule doctor visits]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (August 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/donald-trump-va-show-new-service-help-veterans-sch/ Trump, VA show off new service to help veterans schedule doctor visits]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Heretik, Jack (August 3, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-shulkin-unveil-vas-telehealth-program/ Trump and Shulkin Unveil VA’s Telehealth Program]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Heretik, Jack (August 3, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-shulkin-unveil-vas-telehealth-program/ Trump and Shulkin Unveil VA’s Telehealth Program]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Kasperowicz, Pete (August 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-rolls-out-new-telehealth-services-for-veterans/article/2630516 Trump rolls out new telehealth services for veterans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Kasperowicz, Pete (August 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-rolls-out-new-telehealth-services-for-veterans/article/2630516 Trump rolls out new telehealth services for veterans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
*Przybyla, Heidi M. (August 3, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/trump-touts-veterans-affairs-tele-health-program/536526001/ Trump touts Veterans Affairs 'tele-health' program with new appointment scheduling application]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref>
*Przybyla, Heidi M. (August 3, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/08/03/trump-touts-veterans-affairs-tele-health-program/536526001/ Trump touts Veterans Affairs 'tele-health' program with new appointment scheduling application]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref>