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Trump's Plans For Possible VA Privatization Expected To Be Reflected In Pick For Top Job
In other transition news, Joe Biden reveals his post-vice presidential plans, which include continued cancer and prescription drug costs work.
U.S. military veterans鈥 groups are closely watching for signs of President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 decision on a Veterans Affairs secretary, with some concerned over the prospect of an accelerated move under the new administration toward the privatization of medical care. (Kesling, 1/4)
Vice President Biden, who led the Obama administration鈥檚 鈥渃ancer moonshot鈥 initiative, will create a nonprofit organization to grapple with a broad range of cancer issues, including the high cost of cancer drugs, he said in an interview Wednesday. (McGinley, 1/4)
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