VA, Doug Collins and Georgia

Senate committee sends former GA Rep. Doug Collins to full vote for VA secretary confirmation
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins was back before members of the U.S. Senate for the next step in the confirmation process to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins advances toward VA secretary role
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins received an 18-1 vote from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to advance his nomination as VA secretary. Key Concerns Raised: Sen. Mazie Hirono opposed Collins over fears he might overturn a Biden-era rule allowing certain abortion services through the VA.
Georgia’s Doug Collins moves closer to becoming next VA secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has advanced the nomination of Doug Collins to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee approved Collins’ nomination Thursday by a vote of 18 to 1,
US Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approves former GA Congressman Doug Collins for VA Secretary
Before getting into politics, Collins was a member of the US military. He’s still in the US Air Force Reserve.
Former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
The U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has voted to advance Doug Collins' nomination to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Former Georgia US Rep. Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets
At his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, former Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins vowed to put his military service front and center should he lead Veterans Affairs.
‘VA will be my mission:’ Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Doug Collins testified before the U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs committee for his confirmation hearing to become the next ...
Senate panel overwhelmingly advances Trump pick for VA secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Thursday easily advanced Doug Collins’ nomination to be the secretary of Veterans Affairs, setting him up for a full Senate vote that is likely to ...
Augusta VA holds outreach event to sign up for PACT Act
The Augusta VA says they are holding an outreach event for veterans who have not signed up for PACT Act opportunities.
Sens. Warnock, Ossoff secure more than $500,000 for homeless veterans in Atlanta area
Georgia's US Senators announced more than $500,000 would be provided to help veterans seeking shelter in the Atlant area.
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Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins’ VA secretary nomination moves to Senate floor
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee voted overwhelmingly to make Doug Collins the next secretary of Veterans Affairs. The vote moves the former Georgia congressman toward ...
Veterans get more benefits with expansion of PACT Act
It just got easier for veterans with certain illnesses to apply for life-changing benefits. The list of illnesses linked to ...
Sen. Jon Ossoff pressuring USPS about Georgia veterans not getting prescriptions on time
Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff spoke one-on-one with Channel 2 Action News on Wednesday about putting continued pressure on ...
Acting VA secretary warns against disguising DEI programs targeted for termination
Acting V.A. secretary warned that disguising diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted for termination would result ...