Reps. Salmon and Sinema Ask President Obama to Rethink Phoenix VA Appointment

Washington, D.C. — Reps. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) today led a letter to President Obama, calling for a reassessment of Ms. RimaAnn Nelson’s appointment as Director of the Phoenix VA.

“When I first heard of the VA’s latest appointment in Phoenix, I immediately felt it must be some sort of a cruel joke.  After working with the Phoenix veteran community for years, I know they deserve better,” said Congressman Salmon. “I’m glad to be joined by Congresswoman Sinema in writing this letter to the President in the hopes that we can secure for Arizona’s veterans the care they deserve and not import the problems faced by other VA hospitals.”

“Veterans in Phoenix deserve the best possible director to lead and fix the Phoenix VA Medical Center,” said Congresswoman Sinema. “Congressman Salmon and I sent this letter because, despite recent progress, too many Arizona veterans have lost faith in the Phoenix VA. The new director must take immediate steps to rebuild trust with the veterans community. Our veterans deserve answers, and we’ll keep fighting until we get them.”

Click here to view the full letter and all signatories.

Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05) serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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