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EXCELLENT! Trump's Pick To Head The VA Has Track Record For TURNING HOSPITALS AROUND

2017-01-16

Trump’s surprise VA pick known as turnaround artist

President-elect Donald Trump surprised many when he chose one of President Obama’s appointees to run the Department of Veterans Affairs after pledging to overhaul the department during the campaign.

But the nominee, current under secretary of health David Shulkin, has a long history in the private sector turning around struggling hospitals. Veterans groups called the choice a pleasant surprise, as they say Shulkin has overseen a turnaround in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and resisted calls for privatizing the federal system.

"While our membership has been clear in its preference to have a veteran leading the VA, I am heartened by the fact that Dr. Shulkin seems to legitimately ’get it,’ " AMVETS Executive Director Joe Chenelly said in a statement this week. "Even as the undersecretary for VHA, Dr. Shulkin has continued to personally see patients in an admirable effort to stay in touch with veterans and caregivers."

Posted by:Blossom Unains5562

#4 I'm down with the previous comments, but I still think the VA should be abolished and replaced with vouchers for the veterans.

Posted by: Raj 2017-01-16 14:11

#3 "While our membership has been clear in its preference to have a veteran leading the VA, I am heartened by the fact that Dr. Shulkin seems to legitimately ’get it’ "

The objective is not to fill a slot with a demographic preference; the objective is to find the most capable available to perform the mission.

Something Mr. Chenelly should have known.

Posted by: Pappy 2017-01-16 14:03

#2 A couple of his picks I haven't been thrilled with, but I'm not all against them and willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.

The rest in my not so humble opinion have been just outstanding.

Trump has the makings of a good president with these people around.

Posted by: DarthVader 2017-01-16 09:42

#1 all his picks are amazing

the reason is - he is an expert at hiring the best person to fit the job

that is what he has done successfully for 40 years. That's why he's president now.

That's why I KNOW he is going to be the best president since Reagan, even better - if only the intel community and bureaucrats can just get out of the way or at least remember their place as public servants. Servants.

Posted by: anon1 2017-01-16 09:06

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