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What’s behind senator’s block on all VA nominees?

What’s behind senator’s block on all VA nominees?

Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona says VA leaders’ plan to cut more than 80,000 staff numbers are "arbitrary.". ‘Where did those numbers come from?’
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