Wis. veterans secretary alleges unfair treatment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos says the agency's board is treating him unfairly by reviewing his performance shortly after his return from Iraq.
Scocos says he's confused why the board called a special meeting for Tuesday afternoon to discuss his job. He says he's been back in the country less than 90 days, and Tuesday is the second time the board will meet for that purpose.
Scocos hinted he is considering filing a complaint alleging the board has violated a federal law that protects the job rights of those returning from military service. He says he'll "take whatever action necessary to protect my rights as a returning veteran."
Scocos served two tours in Iraq as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, most recently returning in September.
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.
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I don't know enough about this issue. I have heard him speak as a guest on Channel 3's early morning news show and he seems to be intelligent, knowledgeable, etc. So, is this something that's been going on or it is something that's happened since his return??
Nov 24, 2009 at 12:42 p.m.
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OK, he was serving, but that's ridiculous. The board -- all veterans -- has statutory oversight over him and is entitled to question him. If it's too soon for him to meet with the board, then it was too soon for him to take a dubious action like reinstating the King Home guy, and he should have waited until he was better acclimated and ready to justify his decisions.
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