Allow a second five-year term for the health under secretary
What the document says“authority should be given to reappoint this individual for a second five-year term”
The chapter frames this as allowing continuity and protecting the post from political transition. The Under Secretary for Health runs the department's hospital system.
What the document actually says“authority should be given to reappoint this individual for a second five-year term”
That sentence, in plain words
Let this person be reappointed. A second five-year term should be allowed.
What this is about
One official runs all the VA hospitals. The job lasts five years. The book says the person should be able to serve a second term.
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