Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., is advocating for the reconsideration of job cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) due to the impact these layoffs have on qualified veterans. Since February, the VA has laid off approximately 2,400 probationary employees, reportedly in non-essential roles. Barrett acknowledges the need for operational improvements but warns that the current approach may unjustly eliminate capable veterans. He urges VA Secretary Doug Collins to carefully review the layoffs and consider reinstating those who met performance expectations, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling commitments to all veterans.
Rep. Tom Barrett highlighted concerns that job cuts at the VA are unintentionally affecting qualified veterans, urging for a reconsideration of layoffs to preserve essential staff.
He emphasized the importance of streamlining operations while ensuring commitments to veterans are upheld. Barrett is particularly worried about the fate of probationary but qualified veterans amidst layoffs.
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