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Keep Congress, and all politics, out of VA facilities

If lawmakers are allowed to set up offices in VA hospitals and clinics, it politicizes a federal space, which violates the Hatch Act.

By Michael Embrich

4 months ago

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Richard Wilkie, right, next to Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew Donovan, left, wear protective masks against COVID-19, listen during a program to raise awareness on the risks of veterans suicide on July 7, 2020, at the National Press Club in Washington.

Democrats accuse VA secretary of campaigning for Trump, GOP on official time

The lawmakers say Wilkie may have violated the Hatch Act with recent appearances that coincided with Republican campaign events.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Concerns about uniformed Marines on camera during Republican convention dismissed by White House, military officials

The two service members were performing official duties for the president, Marine Corps officials said in a statement.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Op-ed: A Navy bribery scandal and the limits of free speech

This U.S. Naval Academy prof can't say everything he wants to say about Fat Leonard and other public corruption cases.

By Marcus Hedahl, United States Naval Academy

4 years ago

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