Access to Shulkin’s 10th-floor executive suite was recently revoked for several people he has accused of lobbying the White House to oust him. The organization’s leaders recently informed the White House that, if necessary, they will gather members to picket outside with signs bearing the names of those they want removed. Their stance has been a disappointment to the White House, Shulkin’s critics say. [White House targets VA’s deputy secretary as ‘a warning shot’ to agency’s leader]In February, White House aides sought to have Bowman removed in an effort to rattle Shulkin. Sandoval told Vojta he was representing the White House, these people said.

Source: Washington Post March 09, 2018 11:03 UTC