Federal Workers Protest VA Layoffs Nationwide, Warn of Impact on Veteran Care

Recent job cuts by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have sparked protests among employees and veterans, who fear that eliminating over 1,000 positions nationwide will compromise care for military patients. Protesters gathered outside the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, expressing concerns that the cuts come at a time when the VA is already short-staffed. Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee joined the protest, criticizing the cuts as part of a broader trend of budget reductions affecting critical services. VA Secretary Doug Collins insisted that veterans' benefits would not be affected and that the savings from the cuts would be redirected to improve healthcare services. However, many veterans and union representatives remain skeptical, highlighting the potential risks to patient care and operational efficiency. The protests reflect growing frustration with the administration's approach to federal workforce reductions and its implications for veterans' care.