Posted on 11/18/2016 7:47:23 PM PST by PROCON
Scott Brown is being considered for Veterans Affairs secretary — a position the former Massachusetts Republican senator says he would accept if offered.
“The VA is in trouble. Soldiers are dying while waiting, employee morale is low and it needs to be fixed,” Brown told The Post in an email.
“Having served for 35 years in military, last 4 years at Pentagon, serving on Armed Services, Veterans and working on these issues for decades, it would be a great challenge to fix and a great honor to serve if asked. Time will tell,” he added.
Brown, who moved a couple years ago to New Hampshire to run for Senate there, was an early and instrumental supporter of Trump before the first-in-the-nation primary there.
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They already did. Elizabeth Warren defeated him 4 years ago.
It’s not a trial balloon.
Trump has since election day let the MSM think they have sources. Then he proves them wrong (Guilliani and Cruz as AG).
This is all to set up refusing them press credentials at the WH. Let bloggers be the info conduit and destroy all media celebrities.
I agree, not Scott Brown
You would need someone like Joe Arpaio.
The key is to get rid of the union employee contracts which
interfere with bringing proper service to veterans.
The VA is simply a black hole for any money spent for veterans.It never gets to them.
No - not really. As long as the job is filled with someone who cares about our Vets, and will defend them, then that will be OK with me.
Yep. That’s an obvious one. Good for Brown.
If Carson were interested in the role, he’d have it.
I don’t think the idea of going to work to fight a bureaucracy every day appeals to him at this point—and that’s what these positions require.
NO! Period. Scott Brown doesn’t have the stones to do what is NECESSARY to get it right, He is opportunistic and has shown a propensity to play better with the establishment rather than the people he was supposed to represent. Too malleable to the MSM looking for good press.
His pickup shtick was just as much of a prop as was Lamar Alexander’s plaid shirts.
Definitely, buy Yuengling but if it gets served at the inauguration don’t expect Donald to partake of it.Think I read he’s a teetotaler (unlike Hillary)
Allen West.
[snip] While serving in Taji, Iraq, West received information from an intelligence specialist about a plot to ambush his unit. The alleged plot involved Yahya Jhodri Hamoodi, an Iraqi police officer. West had his men detain Hamoodi.[18] Soldiers testified that in the process of detaining Hamoodi, he appeared to reach for his weapon and needed to be subdued.[18] Hamoodi was beaten by four soldiers from the 2/20th Field Artillery Battalion on the head and body.[19] West then fired his pistol near Hamoodi’s head,[18] after which Hamoodi provided West with names and information, which Hamoodi later described as “meaningless information induced by fear and pain.”[18] At least one of these suspects was arrested as a result, but no plans for attacks or weapons were found.[18] West said “At the time I had to base my decision on the intelligence I received. It’s possible that I was wrong about Mr. Hamoodi.”[18]
West was charged with violating Articles 128 (assault) and 134 (general article) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. During a hearing held as part of an Article 32 investigation in November 2003, West stated, “I know the method I used was not right, but I wanted to take care of my soldiers.”[19] The charges were ultimately referred to an Article 15 proceeding rather than court-martial, at which West was fined $5,000.[18] West accepted the judgment and retired with full benefits as a lieutenant colonel in the summer of 2004.
Asked if he would act differently under similar circumstances, West testified, “If it’s about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.”[19]
At his hearing, West said that there were no ambushes against American forces in Taji until he was relieved of his leadership post a month later.[19] After West’s retirement he received more than 2,000 letters and e-mails offering him moral support.[18] A letter supporting West was signed by 95 members of the U.S. Congress and sent to the Secretary of the Army.[18] [snip}
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician)
What a great idea!
All these rumors being posted - we will have the real scoobies soon enough.
Agree. Scott Brown is whimpy and whiny. Not the right man for the job.
He has a lot to fix besides the poor care. I to would prefer a Veteran in charge. And get rid of the dead cord wood that don’t work or do poor work. Privatize as much as possible.
Hubby with both our SS and his Navy pension is over the cap. Our VA facility is crap for care, but then what did you expect out of Memphis run by dems.
VA Exec Rips Off Charity HE Founded — Then Gets Unbelievable Retirement Package from the Government
http://ijr.com/2016/11/738926-va-exec-rips-off-charity-he-founded-then-gets-unbelievable-retirement-package-from-the-government/?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=afternoon-newsletter&utm_medium=owned
This is because Trump was elected they backed off!
VA drops plans to cover surgery for transgender vets
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/305926-va-drops-plans-to-cover-surgery-for-transgender-vets
VA spent $20M on art as ailing veterans languished, report finds
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/07/27/va-spent-20m-on-art-as-ailing-veterans-languished-report-finds.html
Veterans Affairs improperly spent $6 billion annually, senior official says
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/va-improperly-spent-6-billion-on-care-for-veterans-senior-agency-leader-says/2015/05/13/ab8f131c-f5be-11e4-b2f3-af5479e6bbdd_story.html
va-crisis-line-director-resigns-text-messages-go-unanswered
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/2016/06/29/va-crisis-line-director-resigns-text-messages-go-unanswered/86519866/
VA’s record of waste, fraud and abuse keeps piling up
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/sep/3/golden-hammer-vas-record-of-waste-fraud-abuse-keep/
VA Spends Billions Annually Without Proper Oversight
http://freebeacon.com/uncategorized/va-spends-billions-without-proper-oversight/?utm_source=Freedom+Mail&utm_campaign=73228d4ba1-WFB_Morning_Beacon_09_19_169_18_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b5e6e0e9ea-73228d4ba1-46016061
There are two issues involved, is the Veteran a 1-2 hitch person or a career Service, level of service is different.
As is disability from VA Care which has a $38K cap per year income level, even for career Military. BE sure upon discharge you have a complete physical, dental and vision and all medical health issues checked off. Don’t neglect your visit to a Othomologist or dentis. A Optometrist is not a specialist and his records won’t help if you develop eye issues from chems or dangerous cleaning or lead paint contact.
I LOVE Allen West. Never met him, but a great American. If he became VA chief, I would love it. But the job is hard. You will never please anyone. The budget fights will be terrific. And the media will crucify you even if you win.
Romney would be my pick to turn the VA around.
Reforming the VA will be a monumental task, however I remain optimistic that the incoming Trump team will be up to the task.
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