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Derrick Van Orden: “The Doge office didn't tell you guys who to release. You…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Chairs Veterans Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Legislative Hearing

Published March 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:10

Okay. That's. So this is now going to be called the Pappas line of answers. I guess so. That's just not. Okay, gentlemen. The answer is no. The Doge office didn't tell you guys who to release. You guys made that decision, and I don't think it was done well. Are either one of you aware of a avenue of recourse if you feel that someone has been released that is going to negatively affect veterans benefits? Are you aware. (05:10–05:17)

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Asserts that the decision to release employees was made internally, not directed by the Doge office.

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