The scandal with wait times at VA hospitals around the country has prompted Dr. Robert Petzel, the undersecretary of health in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to resign today.  Yes, he sat next to Eric Shinseki yesterday as they were questioned by congress, but Sec. Shinseki accepted his resignation today.  Dr. Petzel was scheduled to retire sometime this year, the VA said in 2013.

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Secretary Eric Shinseki released a brief statement today, “As we know from the veteran community, most veterans are satisfied with the quality of their VA health care, but we must do more to improve timely access to that care,” Shinseki said. “I am committed to strengthening veterans’ trust and confidence in their VA healthcare system.”

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