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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    VA’s Shinseki Resigns

    Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned today. The announcement came after weeks of stories about misconduct at the VA’s medical centers. But will getting rid of Shinseki fix the problems? And in the meantime, what are veterans in need of care experiencing?

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 30, 2014 • 1 min read

    Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned today. The announcement came after weeks of stories about misconduct at the VA’s medical centers. But will getting rid of Shinseki fix the problems? And in the meantime, what are veterans in need of care experiencing?

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    6. 40:49iPads School Update
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    1 of 8
    VA Resignation, Clippers Sale and Drugs on Amazon
    1. 0:00VA’s Shinseki ResignsYou’re reading this
    2. 0:00VA's Shinseki Resigns
    3. 10:28Clippers Deal
    4. 19:00Amazon Drugs
    5. 27:40Maleficent and Ways to Die in the West
    6. 40:49iPads School Update
    7. 40:49iPads School Debate
    8. 46:52Spelling Bee Update
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