>>Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins Refutes Claims of Two VA Democrat Lawmakers
(Chesapeake, VA) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary accused two federal lawmakers of lying about staffing levels at the upcoming Chesapeake VA Outpatient Clinic. Democrat Senator Tim Kaine and Democrat Representative Bobby Scott expressed concerns that the clinic would open with only 25%-30% of its full staff.Preview: VA Secretary Doug Collins acknowledged the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the staffing at the VA but denied veterans seeking care will be affected.Preview: He tells WAVY the staffing numbers will increase with demand at the facility with staffing expected to reach full capacity by January 2026.