3 on leave over allegations on Phoenix vet care

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three officials of the veterans hospital in Phoenix are being placed on leave while officials investigate allegations of corruption and unnecessary deaths there.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki (shin-SEHK’-ee) said Thursday that the officials include director Sharon Helman and associate Lance Robinson. A third employee was not identified in a statement Shinseki issued.

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