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Barrage of negative headlines sours VA chief’s tenure

Season 2018 Episode 96 | 7m 50s

Despite denials of another Cabinet shakeup from President Trump, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin's standing has taken a hit on multiple fronts, including a probe revealing improper use of taxpayer funds for his wife's travel and ongoing scandals about how the VA delivers care. William Brangham learns more from Lisa Rein of the Washington Post.

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