Mr. Trump and Dr. Shulkin both described the legislation in sweeping terms as representing major change for the agency. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Trump has made overhauling Veterans Affairs, the federal government’s second largest department, one of his top priorities. It better be, David,” Mr. Trump said of carrying out improvements there, before making a joke using the tagline from “The Apprentice,” the reality show he helped create. Dr. Shulkin will also gain new authority in making executive hiring decisions, particularly the appointment of medical center directors. After the bill signing on Friday, Dr. Shulkin spoke briefly to reporters and said the most significant aspect of this bill amounts to a culture change.

Source: New York Times June 24, 2017 00:10 UTC