Ronny Jackson’s confirmation hearing indefinitely delayed over possible ‘improper conduct’

Published April 24, 2018 2:48pm ET



The Senate Veterans Affairs panel has indefinitely postponed the confirmation hearing for Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to serve as the next VA secretary.

Committee Chairman Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and ranking member Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced the decision Tuesday morning, after accusations surfaced about Jackson drinking while on the job and improperly handing out medication.

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