Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) released the following statement on today’s announcement that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has removed three senior officials at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). Lance Robinson, Associate Director; Brad Curry, Chief of Health Administration Service; and Dr. Darren Deering, Chief of Staff were removed due to mismanagement and neglect at the PVAHCS that resulted in neglect and delayed treatment for veterans.  

“Though long-overdue, the removal of those who contributed to the lack of leadership at the Phoenix VA sends a clear message that misconduct and mismanagement will not be tolerated.”

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