VA does not currently have a tracking system to determine the magnitude of or trends in employee misconduct cases.
There is a culture of silence and intimidation and a history of retaliation at the VA.
We must ensure that no one is afraid to come forward to report instances of mismanagement or wrongdoing that hinders our...
If you retaliate against or stifle employees who are trying to improve VA, for our Nation's veterans, you should not be ...
I just want to say that this seems like such a typical hearing when you are giving us a lot of great news.
I think you are fighting for our Nation's veterans today who have made tremendous sacrifices in defense of this country.
The large number of complaints received from VA employees is, to some extent, a reflection of the size of the VA, but it...
for the sake of the Veterans and employees, I hope he is.
Congress should enact legislation that codifies accountability for those who retaliate against whistleblowers.
I hope that in the months and years ahead VA will be known as an organization that welcomes and encourages all employees...
Dear Chairman Coffman
I thank you for the opportunity to testify, and am happy to answer your questions.
This culture of intimidation and fear for VA employees cannot be changed overnight.
I would like to ask unanimous consent that the Hon. Martha Roby from the state of Alabama be allowed to join us on the d...
I am dismayed at the failure of the Department to adequately protect conscientious employees who seek to improve service...
The truth of the matter is that Congress needs whistleblowers within Federal agencies to help identify problems on the g...
the minute he crosses that threshold, he should be treated with respect and dignity, period, bottom line.
This will send a message to the Veterans and employees that the salad days of cover-up and retaliation are over.
