House GOP VA Committee members look to make firing of poor-performing VA employees easier

House Republicans want to make it easier to fire employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Republicans on the House VA Committee are looking to advance the Restore VA Accountability Act. Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) is leading the bill and said the legislation will help the VA get rid of poor performers and those accused of serious misconduct more quickly. Federal employee unions and good-government groups say the bill will only make it harder for the VA to recruit employees. Lawmakers introduced this latest bill after the VA announced…

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Trump’s trade war advantage: The US economy is ‘firing on all cylinders,’ says expert – CNBC

CNBC Trump's trade war advantage: The US economy is 'firing on all cylinders,' says expertCNBCChina's power may have been overrated and the U.S. economy is staying strong, meaning that U.S. President Donald Trump has an advantage in the trade war, according to one expert. "We have to realize that perhaps China isn't as strong as when we at …and more » us president – Google News

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40 former US attorneys and GOP officials warn Trump against firing Mueller – The Hill

The Hill 40 former US attorneys and GOP officials warn Trump against firing MuellerThe Hill"Seeking his removal would have severe repercussions for Americans' sense of justice here at home and for our reputation for fairness around the world," the letter adds. A separate letter organized by former Bush administration ethics lawyer Richard …Former US attorneys, GOP officials come to Mueller's defenseAmerican Press 42 Republican US Attorneys And Former Officials Are Rallying To Defend Mueller From Trump's AttacksPoliticusUSARepublicans Quietly Warn Trump: Don't Fire MuellerMother Jonesall 433 news articles » us republicans –…

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