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3. NPR April 2018/VA Nominee Accused Of Drinking On Duty, Improper Prescriptions

Reply to sunonmars (Original post)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 03:23 PM

Jun 2018

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/24/605205437/ronny-jacksons-va-nomination-hearing-in-jeopardy-amid-serious-allegations

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Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, has been accused of creating a hostile work environment, drinking while on duty and improperly prescribing drugs to staff during his time as White House doctor to two administrations, according to Montana Sen. Jon Tester.

Tester, the top Democrat on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, detailed the allegations Tuesday in an interview with NPR's All Things Considered.

"All I can tell you is we didn't initiate this discussion," Tester told host Ari Shapiro. "This discussion came when we were notified by folks who work with Adm. Jackson, folks in the military."

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Def. Insp. Gen has initiated an investigation into allegations related to Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson [View all] sunonmars Jun 2018 OP

Not defending Jackson, but boy is the "curse" of the Trumpster potent... hlthe2b Jun 2018 #1

Unclear. Are they investigating the Dr or the accusers? GusBob Jun 2018 #2

NPR April 2018/VA Nominee Accused Of Drinking On Duty, Improper Prescriptions Wwcd Jun 2018 #3