veterans affairs
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Judge allows ex-Aurora VA doc to proceed with employment discrimination case
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A federal judge last month permitted a former anesthesiologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado to proceed with some of her employment discrimination claims, even though a different judge previously found the VA was justified in removing her. Elizabeth Schacht worked for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora between 2015 and…
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Judge allows ex-Aurora VA doc to proceed with employment discrimination case
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A federal judge last month permitted a former anesthesiologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado to proceed with some of her employment discrimination claims, even though a different judge previously found the VA was justified in removing her. Elizabeth Schacht worked for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora between 2015 and…
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Judge allows ex-Aurora VA doc to proceed with employment discrimination case
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A federal judge last month permitted a former anesthesiologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado to proceed with some of her employment discrimination claims, even though a different judge previously found the VA was justified in removing her. Elizabeth Schacht worked for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora between 2015 and…
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Colorado House passes first bills of the year
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The Colorado House of Representatives passed nine bills Tuesday morning, marking the first legislation of the year to make it all the way through a chamber. Each of the bills passed three readings on the House floor, in addition to their respective committee votes. The bills will now be sent to the state Senate for…
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Audit uncovers numerous issues in Colorado’s veterans service program
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Colorado is failing to adequately plan for, supervise and support its veterans service program, according to a performance audit released on Wednesday. As of last year, there were around 388,000 veterans living in Colorado. These veterans rely on state service officers to help them obtain benefits and resources, such as pensions, disability compensation, medical care…
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Michael Bennet, Colorado Springs veterans discuss ‘burn pit’ bill and how to improve health care
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet visited Colorado Springs on Thursday, in part to tout the PACT Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday, expanding health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses from exposure to toxic substances from burn pits on military bases. Burn pits are used to dispose of waste collected on overseas…
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Trump announces pick for VA secretary; Colo. officials weigh in
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday he has chosen Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to permanently lead the beleaguered department, a surprise announcement that appeared to catch Wilkie off guard. And while one Colorado congressman issued a statement praising Wilkie, another sounded more skeptical. Wilkie, a former Pentagon undersecretary for personnel and readiness,…
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Rep. Mike Coffman’s programs for veterans included in federal spending bill
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DENVER – U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, was pleased with the $1.3 trillion spending bill the House passed Thursday because it includes a project for veterans his office said he’s been working on for four years. The bill would require Veterans Affairs to provide initial assessments and mental and behavioral health services to veterans with…
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Rep. Mike Coffman urges President Trump to act on embattled VA secretary
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman is reminding President Trump of his pledge to “drain the swamp,” and Veterans Affairs’ leadership is a good place to get to work, the Aurora congressman said in a letter to his fellow Republican the White House. Coffman cited the findings of an Inspector General’s report that said VA Secretary David…
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s staff to meet with southern, eastern Colorado constituents
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U.S. Sen Michael Bennet’s staff is planning a series of “listening sessions” in the southern and eastern Colorado this week, his office said. Those who have concerns or comments about what’s happening in Washington will be able to meet one-on-one with members of Bennet’s staff. Meetings are planned in Rocky Ford,La Junta,, Limon, Stratton, Lamar and…
