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SUMMARY: Senators have indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lawmakers are reportedly investigating unspecified allegations that including drinking on the job. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Amna Nawaz to discuss what we know so far, and how the President is reacting.
"‘No red flags were raised’ in Ronny Jackson nomination vetting, White House says" PBS NewsHour 4/24/2018
This from the three-ring-circus called the White House.
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SUMMARY: Why didn’t accusations against Ronny Jackson come up when he was vetted for the role of Veterans Affairs Secretary? White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short joins Amna Nawaz to discuss President Trump’s troubled Cabinet nominations; plus the ongoing military presence in Syria, and the legal basis for the President to launch strikes.
"Veterans community doesn’t know where VA nominee Ronny Jackson stands on key issues" PBS NewsHour 4/24/2018
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SUMMARY: Ronny Jackson's pathway to confirmation as head of the Veterans Affairs Department is anything but clear as lawmakers investigate allegations about his professional conduct. Amna Nawaz learns more about the agency, its problems and increasing politicization from Lisa Rein of The Washington Post.
"White House prized loyalty of Ronny Jackson more than what’s best for veterans, says Sen. Sherrod Brown" PBS NewsHour 4/25/2018
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SUMMARY: Shocking new allegations emerged on Wednesday about Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's nominee for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the White House stepped up its defense. John Yang explores the claims, the President’s process for picking Cabinet members and what’s at stake for veterans with Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).
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