WASHINGTON — An Army veteran will serve as the first woman in the second-highest leadership post at the Department of Veterans Affairs after earning a long-awaited confirmation by the Senate.
Tanya Bradsher, 53, will be sworn in as VA deputy secretary in the coming days and be the first woman of color in the job.
“Now more than ever, the [VA] needs a strong second-in-command to uphold its mission to deliver veterans the health care and benefits they have earned, and having a confirmed leader in this role better ensures we can hold VA accountable,” said Sen.
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