VA Secretary Faces Resignation Calls Amid Executive Bonus Scandal
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden has called for Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to resign over a scandal involving $10.8 million in erroneous bonuses paid to senior VA executives. The bonuses were authorized under the PACT Act, intended to retain employees in critical shortage roles. An investigation revealed that McDonough was not fully informed about these payments. Despite recouping most of the funds, McDonough faces increasing pressure from lawmakers for accountability and systemic changes within the VA.
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