More than 1,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees were dismissed this week as part of President Donald Trump’s goal to shrink the size of the federal government.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) is criticizing that decision. Kelly said Trump is “slashing and burning” with no thought and it hurts veterans.
“I’m a veteran. I served 25 years in the United States Navy," Kelly said. "The VA can be more efficient and deliver better health care. Let’s try to figure out how to do that.”
Officials at the VA dismissed claims that these were “thoughtless” decisions, noting it was difficult but it will result in better care for veterans.
According to NPR, the VA said the move would save the agency more than $98 million a year, which would be redirected "toward health care, benefits and services for VA beneficiaries."
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