WASHINGTON—In a unanimous vote, the Senate on Monday night confirmed Dr. David Shulkin to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Shulkin, who has been in charge of the VA’s health-care system, will be the first nonveteran to head the sprawling department. He was confirmed in a 100-0 vote, marking a rare moment of Senate bipartisanship. Dr. Shulkin is one of a small handful of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees to...
Source: Wall Street Journal February 14, 2017 00:59 UTC