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Senate passes VA reform bill

By Sean Higgins
Published June 6, 2017 9:54pm ET
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Senate passes VA reform bill
The legislation, dubbed the 'Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act,' would make it easier to fire employees, including executives. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File) | Charles Dharapak

The Senate approved bipartisan legislation by voice vote Tuesday to reform civil service protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The legislation, dubbed the “Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act” would make it easier to fire federal employees, including executives.

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