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Controversial hire James Talton has been removed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 8, 2017, former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) Director James Talton no longer works for the Alabama Department of Public Health. Talton was recently appointed Public Health Administrative Officer; but on Thursday a spokesman for the Department said that Talton no longer works there. “Effective … Continued
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June 9, 2017

Rutledge Mayor objects to Talton hiring

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 7, 2017, US Navy veteran and Mayor of Rutledge Steven Phillips expressed his displeasure at the State of Alabama for hiring former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System chief administrator James Talton after he was fired by the Veterans Administration. Talton has been hired by the Alabama … Continued
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June 8, 2017

Roby says that Central Alabama VA is improving

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, December 12, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote in an email newsletter to constituents that the long troubled Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) is showing improvement. Congresswoman Roby wrote, “I’m pleased to report that the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), once ranked the … Continued
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December 13, 2016

Roby To Meet with New VA Southeast Regional Director

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, January 4, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) will meet with new VA Southeast Network Director Leslie Wiggins Monday, January 4, and the two will address the media about the issues that have plagued the US Veterans Department health care facilities for our Nation’s Veterans. Director Wiggins previously … Continued
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January 4, 2016

Roby Says the CAVHS Should Partner with Local Medical Community

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, US Representative Martha Roby said that building partnerships between the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) and the local medical community is an important next step to toward improving health services for Alabama veterans. Rep. Roby’s remarks were made at the Montgomery Chamber of … Continued
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September 8, 2015

Roby Angry: “No More Excuses”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 13, 2015 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that she wants to hear, “No more excuses” from the troubled VA Health Care System that serves Montgomery and Central Alabama. Congresswoman Roby wrote to constituents, “Last week, the Associated Press reported that our VA hospitals in Montgomery and … Continued
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April 14, 2015

Criminal Investigators are at Work in Central Alabama VA Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 19 U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) issued two statements after revelations that whistle blowers at the Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System (CAVHCS) have been retaliated against for their role in exposing the scandal and that Department of Veterans Affairs and Acting Inspector General Richard … Continued
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March 20, 2015

Roby and Byrne Comments on VA Termination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Someone has finally lost their job in the VA scandal that plagued dozens of Veterans Administration hospitals across the country. On Friday, October 24, former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care Systems (CAVHCS) director James Talton has been officially terminated for his alleged failures in leadership at CAVHCS. U.S. Representatives … Continued
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October 27, 2014

Roby Says that Latest VA Actions Show Strides Toward Progress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said on Tuesday, August 27 that recent actions taken to instill accountability and improve access to care are promising signs that the Department of Veterans Affairs is serious about addressing the immediate needs of veterans. Representative Martha Roby (R) said that recent … Continued
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August 27, 2014