VA gave officials 14 days to comply with a June 12 memo that calls for facilities to take additional steps in response to previous executive orders on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Edward Graham,Managing Editor, Nextgov/FCW
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Edward Graham
A new memo calls for changes to be made within a 14-day period of its issuance.
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