退伍军人协会计划进行重大削减,可能裁减83 000人,引起人们对退伍军人护理受到的影响的担忧。
VA plans major cuts, potentially laying off 83,000, sparking concern over impact on veterans' care.
退伍军人事务部面临15%的工作人员裁减,可能解雇83 000名雇员,导致士气大幅下降。
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) faces a 15% staff reduction, potentially laying off 83,000 employees, which has caused a significant drop in morale.
VA秘书Doug Collins承诺,前线保健工作者和索赔处理人员不会受到影响。
VA Secretary Doug Collins promised that frontline healthcare workers and claims processors would not be affected.
许多雇员选择提前退休,他们相信最终会被解雇。
Many employees have opted for early retirement, believing they would be laid off eventually.
批评者担心这些削减可能会损害退伍军人的护理和福利。
Critics worry that these cuts could harm veterans' care and benefits.