It demands any communication between the Pentagon and the White House for the last 12 years regarding “allegations or incidents” involving him. White House and VA officials were quietly discussing a delay with key allies outside the administration, even as the White House on Tuesday scrambled to save Jackson’s troubled nomination. He’s served as the physician to three Presidents–Republican and Democrat–and been praised by them all,” said White House spokesman Hogan Gidley. “The White House does not vet their nominees. Rounds said Jackson’s small staff at the White House will be an issue as he prepares to lead the VA.“We’ve got 360,000 people there,” he said.

Source: National Post April 24, 2018 03:31 UTC