Trump Names Shuklin As Va Secretary
... director of the National Economic Council, the transition team announced Dec. 12, 2016. The selection of Cohn, 56, to managing the country's economy comes despite Trump's repeated campaign criticism of Goldman Sachs, which he said was part of a financial system that had hurt the working class. (Credit: Getty Images / Bryan R. Smith). ADVERTISE HERE. Andrew Puzder: Labor secretary. CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder has been named the nominee for Labor secretary, the Trump transition team announced on Dec. 8, 2016. Puzder is a vocal critic of government intervention in labor markets and he has argued that a higher minimum wage would hurt workers by forcing restaurants to close. His company owns the Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Green Burrito and Red Burrito fast-food chains. (Credit: Getty Images / Drew Angerer). Linda Mc Mahon: Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Linda Mc Mahon has been ...
3 Things You Need To Do This Winter In South Florida
... 08:33:51 GMT. Wednesday, January 11 2017 3:33 AM EST 2017-01-11 08:33:51 GMT. President Barack Obama has bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. More > >. There is one state in our country that doesn’t have snow on the ground right now: Florida. Most people are jealous of our weather, but make sure you’re adding to the envy by letting them know you’re also attending these cool exclusive South Florida events (outdoors!). It’s Fair Season! The South Florida Fair kicks off January 13 th – January 29 th. Don’t miss the Mardi Gras parade at 6:30 pm on January 13 th! Along with cooking up some Cajun plates, the fair will also feature some outrageous food combinations like Goetze’s Dairy Kone’s Sriracha Fire & Ice Kreme Sundae, Bianco’s Frosted Flakes Chicken on a ...
Trump Nominates David Shulkin For Va
... community's findings last week. The dossier contains unproven information about close coordination between Trump's inner circle and Russians about hacking into Democratic accounts as well as unproven claims about unusual sexual activities by Trump among other suggestions attributed to anonymous sources. The Associated Press has not authenticated any of the claims. 9:55 a.m. The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says allegations that Russia has collected damaging personal and financial information on Donald Trump "shakes our democracy to its very core" and should be investigated by Congress. In a brief interview, New York Rep. Eliot Engel says if the unsubstantiated charges that the Russians have compromising material on the president-elect are true, "It's a scary thing to have Putin in the driver's seat.". ...
Trump Picks Former Morristown Hospital President As Va Secretary
... Donald Trump to be secretary of Veterans Affairs, according to multiple reports. The position, which requires Senate confirmation, is a step up from his current position as undersecretary for health at the VA. Shulkin was named to his current post by President Barack Obama in 2015 after Robert Petzel resigned following reports of dubious practices endangering the lives of veterans in Phoenix. Related Stories. Shulkin: VA's inroads in treatment of opioid abuse could be example for N. J., elsewhere Shulkin, Morristown Medical Center president, is picked for VA post. During a panel on opioid abuse late last year in New Jersey, Shulkin spoke about the struggles of the VA and shared areas in which the department was leading the country in handling medical issues. “I was very enthusiastic when I saw the news, and greatly encouraged to see that a physician has been nominated to lead services for our nation’s veterans," said Brian A. Gragnolati, CEO and president of Atlantic Health System. "I have known David Shulkin for many years, and worked with him directly here at Atlantic Health System. He has the tenacity, knowledge and passion to affect ...
Clapper Speaks With Trump About Russia Report
... Democratic accounts as well as unproven claims about unusual sexual activities by Trump, among other suggestions attributed to anonymous sources. The Associated Press has not authenticated any of the claims. Clapper also says he told Trump he does not believe any leaks from Friday's meeting between intelligence officials and Trump came from the intelligence community. 6:45 p.m. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (PAYN'-yuh nee-EH'-toh) says that "of course" his country will not pay for a wall along the U. S.-Mexico border. President-elect Donald Trump insists that Mexico will pay for the structure. Pena Nieto said during a gathering of Mexico's ambassadors and consuls that it's evident his country has "some differences with the next government of the United States, like the topic of the wall that Mexico of course will not pay for.". He adds that "basic principles" like "our sovereignty" are "not negotiable.". Trump insisted at a press conference Wednesday that Mexico will indeed pay for the wall he wants to build along the southern border to stop illegal immigration. Pena Nieto says that any negotiations with the U. S. must include a commitment to stop the flow of ...
David Shulkin Picked To Head Department Of Veterans Affairs
... attention, and do it in a swift, thoughtful and responsible way," Shulkin said. The group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's founder and CEO Paul Rieckhoff said in a statement he is "optimistic" about Shulkin's nomination, adding that he "has been a trusted partner of IAVA at VA.". But he noted that Shulkin is not a veteran. "His selection is unprecedented. Our membership overwhelmingly supported the selection of a veteran for this critical leadership position," Rieckhoff said. "Dr. Shulkin's service as Under Secretary is respected by the entire veterans community. He is a committed leader and is our best hope among candidates reported in the media to maintain the momentum created by Secretary Mc Donald to reform the VA," he said. "We look forward to his confirmation hearing and to providing unique counsel to the President-elect, Congress and the media during the confirmation process and throughout the transition. In particular, we look forward to seeing to what extent the ...
Trump Picks Obama Appointee David Shulkin To Lead Va
... interned at Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Presbyterian Medical Center. Trump has pledged to overhaul the VA, a department that has seen a large influx of veterans from the Vietnam War, Iraq and Afghanistan. Copyright 2017 Raycom News Network. All rights reserved. Trump in transition President-elect Donald Trump More> >. Thursday, January 12 2017 5:33 AM EST 2017-01-12 10:33:50 GMT. Thursday, January 12 2017 6:01 AM EST 2017-01-12 11:01:54 GMT. During former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson's Senate confirmation hearing remarks on Wednesday, his testimony on China presented a sharp change in tone from the Obama administration's focus on cooperation. Thursday, January 12 2017 5:23 AM EST 2017-01-12 10:23:48 GMT. Thursday, January 12 2017 5:58 AM EST 2017-01-12 10:58:36 GMT. Ahead of the hearing, Democrats questioned the retired neurosurgeon's experience and priorities regarding the appointment. Thursday, January 12 2017 4:24 AM EST 2017-01-12 09:24:14 GMT. Thursday, January 12 2017 5:56 AM EST 2017-01-12 ...
Key Points From Donald Trump's News Conference
... a direct payment or some type of taxation. He wants a border tax on businesses who leave the U. S. Trump threatened that any business that takes its manufacturing outside of the U. S. will face a border tax when reentering its products into the America economy. However, Congress will need to pass any laws regarding any tariffs or taxes related to trade. SCOTUS nomination timeline. Trump said he expects to tap a replacement for the late Justice Antonin Scalia within two weeks of his inauguration. The president-elect has previously floated a list of 21 potential Supreme Court nominees , which included Don Willett, Sen. Ted Cruz and William Pryor. Trump said conservative think-tank the Federalist Society approved of his list. Copyright 2017 Raycom News Network. All rights reserved. Key points from Donald ...
Trump Nominates Va Undersecretary For Health To Head Department
... a physician. In fact, he's been seeing VA patients while in office. He's not a veteran, unlike every previous VA secretary. Vets groups may be willing to overlook that, says Louis Celli with the American Legion. LOUIS CELLI: He's already well-integrated into the Department of Veterans Affairs, so he knows where the bones are buried. LAWRENCE: Tapping a respected insider at VA may suggest Trump understands just how hard it will be to fix, says Paul Rieckhoff with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. PAUL RIECKHOFF: In many ways, the Trump administration is like the dog that caught the car. They've been blasting VA for two years. Now they've got to run it. So Dr. Shulkin can definitely help them do that, and he has an obligation also to stand up to Trump. LAWRENCE: For example, Shulkin oversaw increased use of private care outside VA with mixed results. It's not clear where he stands on Trump's plan to expand privatization, an idea unpopular with veterans. Quil ...
Trump Names David Shulkin Va Secretary, Pledges Simultaneous Aca Repeal And Replace
... and replace. Trump did not give specifics on what the new healthcare law would include. Susan Morse , Associate Editor. President-elect Donald Trump pledged that Congress would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act soon after Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, becomes secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump said during a news conference Wednesday. Confirmation hearings for Price reportedly are scheduled to start on January 18, two days before Trump is sworn into office. "We're going to be submitting as soon as our secretary's approved," Trump said. "It will be repeal and replace, it will be essentially simultaneously, will be on same day. It's very complicated stuff, we're going to have a health bill passed.". The new plan will offer coverage that's less expensive and better, he said. "You're going to be very proud of what we put forth," Trump said. "Obamacare is a ...
Box Cutter Used In Martin Co. Cvs Robbery
... shot a woman after her daughter and brother-in-law knocked on his front door while searching for a missing dog. Wednesday, January 11 2017 3:33 AM EST 2017-01-11 08:33:51 GMT. Wednesday, January 11 2017 3:33 AM EST 2017-01-11 08:33:51 GMT. President Barack Obama has bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. More > >. Two people armed with a box cutter robbed a CVS on Salerno Road Wednesday, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. They left in a small, black SUV the sheriff's office said. It was the second store targeted Wednesday, officials said. If you have any information call the Martin County Sheriff's Office or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800.273. TIPS. Armed robbery suspects caught on tape. Fled in small black SUV. Suspects stole ...
Trump To Nominate David Shulkin For Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
... in the next {countdown} {countdownlbl}. Coming up next. More information on this video. Enhanced full screen. Video Transcript. Transcript for Trump to Nominate David Shulkin for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Speaking to veterans. I have pointed today. The head secretary. Of the veterans administration David shell can. And we'll do a news release and a little while tell you about David he's fantastic. He's fantastic you will do. A truly the great job one of the commitments I made is that we're gonna straighten out. The whole situation for our veterans our veterans have been treated horribly there waiting in line for 151617. Days. Cases where they go in and they have. A minor. Early stage form of cancer and they can't see a doctor by the time they get to the doctor that terminal. Tuck it happened so I can happen. So David is going to do a fantastic job we're going to be talking to a few people also to help David. And we have some of the great hospitals of the world going to align themselves with us on the veterans administration. Like the Cleveland clinic. Like the Mayo Clinic. Few more that we have and we're gonna set up a a group these suit ...
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