Difference between revisions of "Talk:Donald Trump achievements: Veterans"

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VA to deal with under/unused buildings

[1] Might be a very noteworthy achievement, though it seems like the decisions have not translated into action yet. --1990'sguy (talk) 16:45, 20 June 2017 (EDT)

Many of these buildings are small buildings that have been used for storage or housing landscaping equipment on larger campuses. There is now increased security at VA facilities, and access to the specific building is in many cases tied to access to the VA campus. One large VA building is in the middle of a state mental hospital, it would be difficult to turn it over to another purpose that requires a location that is welcoming to the public. Finally, some Congressmen would resist reduced federal spending in their district. JDano (talk) 17:00, 20 June 2017 (EDT)

Due to "historic preservation status" of many VA buildings, it is very hard for the department to get rid of them and save money.[2] --1990'sguy (talk) 23:06, 20 July 2017 (EDT)

VA forced to rehire worker

Even under the new laws passed to make it easier for the VA to fire employees, the Merit Systems Protection Board is still making it keep those employees, as seen in this example: [3][4][5] --1990'sguy (talk) 21:51, 9 August 2017 (EDT)

The VA fired the employee, Brian Hawkins, again.[6] --1990'sguy (talk) 21:58, 20 September 2017 (EDT)

Problems remain in the VA

Between July and September 2017, the VA only filled half its capacity to make medical appointments, and this while veterans still have to wait about 30 days before scheduling an appointment: [7] It's clear that the VA is improving, but it still has obvious problems. --1990'sguy (talk) 11:24, 19 September 2017 (EDT)

Obama holdovers also appear to be a problem in the department: [8] --1990'sguy (talk) 22:52, 29 November 2017 (EST)

This "fact check" from the Associated Press does not take a positive view on whether Trump is keeping his promises regarding the VA, though the MSM has been unduly harsh on the Trump Administration: [9] --1990'sguy (talk) 22:29, 15 January 2018 (EST)

Potential achievements

Here are some additional bills Trump signed into law in late 2017 and early 2018 pertaining to veterans: [10][11][12] Though these new laws probably are too minor and insignificant to add, it is at least good to note them here just in case. --1990'sguy (talk) 18:55, 15 March 2018 (EDT)

Also, the VA cut its number of central office positions by 10%: [13] This might be something good to add. --1990'sguy (talk) 23:34, 16 April 2018 (EDT)