Sen. John McCain wants an investigation of allegations that managers and supervisors have been interfering with an ongoing probe into reports of poor care and other problems at the Tucson VA Medical Center.
The Phoenix Republican sent a letter to Jennifer Gutowski, acting director of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, asking her to immediately look into allegations of interference with a VA Inspector Generalβs probe.
He also asks Gutowski to ensure that direct management and supervisory staff donβt attend any investigative interviews, depositions or debriefings of employees; and to direct the Inspector General to re-interview any employees who were interviewed in the presence of VA management.
McCain called for an investigation of the Tucson VA hospital in February, citing reports of poor and delayed care, staff shortages and whistleblower retaliation.
