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1. Removal of Nazi Symbols and Inscriptions on Headstones of Prisoners of War in VA National Cemeteries.

Author

Salazar, Heather M., DeSantis, Mark K., Torreon, Barbara Salazar, and Schwartz, Mainon A.

Subjects
NAZI symbols, INSCRIPTIONS, PRISONERS of war, NATIONAL cemeteries
Abstract

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS), based on the Removal of Nazi Symbols and Inscriptions on Headstones of Prisoners of War in Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemeteries. It mentions that a bipartisan group of Representatives serving on the House Appropriations Committee sent a letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie requesting that VA remove the gravestones or alter them to remove the swastika-adorned headstones.

Published
2020

2. What Are the Real Costs of the Endangered Species Act?

Author

Worland, Justin

Subjects
ENDANGERED Species Act of 1973 (U.S.), ENDANGERED species laws, LAND use laws, REPUBLICAN attitudes, CONSERVATIONISTS, VIOLENCE, HISTORY, TWENTIETH century, ATTITUDE (Psychology)
Abstract

The article discusses what the author refers to as the controversial nature of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) which was signed into law by then-U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1973, and it mentions the business costs that are associated with the ESA. Proposals to make it harder to protect new land are addressed, along with the views of Republicans and conservationists. The confirmation of Robert Wilkie as the U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary is examined, along with violence in Mexico.

Published
2018

13. briefly.

Subjects
HISTORICALLY Black colleges & universities, ACTIONS & defenses (Law), COLLECTIVE bargaining, SAME-sex marriage laws
Published
2018

15. Senate confirms Robert Wilkie as VA secretary.

Subjects
UNITED States Senate Chamber (United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.)
Abstract

The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Robert Wilkie as Department of Veterans Affairs secretary. Wilkie will officially take over the agency as it begins to roll out the MISSION Act and amid some political turmoil among staffers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

16. GAO: VA whistleblowers far more likely than colleagues to face disciplinary action.

Subjects
WHISTLEBLOWERS, LABOR discipline, GOVERNMENT accountability laws
Abstract

Whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs were significantly more likely to face disciplinary action than their colleagues, according to a new report. The news comes as the Senate prepares to vote Monday on Robert Wilkie's nomination to serve as VA secretary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018

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