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President-elect Trump Nominates Iraq War Veteran and Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins as VA Secretary
Nov 14, 2024, 11:40 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, an Air Force Reserve colonel and chaplain, served as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 9th District for eight years and is a veteran of the Iraq War. Known as a strong advocate for military support and military families, Collins's nomination underscores Trump's commitment to improving services for veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the second-largest federal agency. The nomination requires Senate confirmation.
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