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Trump VA nominee Ronny Jackson withdraws name from consideration

Who is Rear Admiral Ronny L. Jackson?
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
April 26, 2018

Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, has withdrawn his name from consideration, multiple news outlets are now reporting.

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