The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
The VA Under Secretary for Health post has been vacant for more than five years.
“Nobody anywhere should be rolling the dice with, 'It's OK if I get it, I'll be one of the ones who's not impacted,'” Thompson said.
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
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