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David Shulkin: it would not be acceptable because of bureaucracy and red tape to allow a person who we know is not sharing our values…

On the recordMarch 2, 2016
it would not be acceptable because of bureaucracy and red tape to allow a person who we know is not sharing our values to continue with a direct veteran-facing position.
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David Shulkin
Independent · District of Columbia

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Dr. Shulkin discusses the challenges of removing staff who do not align with VA values.

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