Al Lippard

In a congressional hearing, VFW Commander Al Lippard condemned the cuts of thousands of VA staff as indiscriminate.

In a congressional hearing, VFW Commander Al Lippard condemned the cuts of thousands of VA staff as indiscriminate.

Congress has given veterans these benefits by law, Lippert said. It's a contract.

Congress has given veterans these benefits by law, Lippert said. It's a contract.

The new secretary of the VA says cutting staff and hundreds of contracts will improve VA services. Quill Lawrence, NPR News.

The new secretary of the VA says cutting staff and hundreds of contracts will improve VA services. Quill Lawrence, NPR News.