Senator Richard Blumenthal has called on VA Secretary Doug Collins to testify regarding the detrimental impacts of the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts on veterans. While Collins is likely to decline, Blumenthal seeks to highlight the urgency for congressional oversight amid what he describes as a crisis for veterans, resulting from job reductions and contract cancellations at the VA. This move reflects growing tensions between Democrats and Republicans on the Veterans Affairs Committee and aims to amplify the voices of affected veterans and VA employees.
Mr. Blumenthal emphasized the urgency of congressional oversight during what he called a moment of crisis for veterans, saying he and his colleagues have a responsibility to bring to light the impact of Trump's disastrous and disgraceful cuts.
The attempt to hold a so-called shadow hearing is the latest move by top Senate Democrats to scrutinize and focus public attention on the effects of President Trump's policies.
Mr. Collins has promised a much deeper round of cuts eliminating some 80,000 jobs and reviewing tens of thousands of contracts, causing chaotic ripple effects at the agency.
Mr. Blumenthal's call for a hearing underscores a deterioration in the normally bipartisan relationship with Senator Jerry Moran, highlighting tensions surrounding Trump’s impact on veterans.
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