A new White House nominee to head the Veterans Administration means uncertainty for the future of the Hot Springs facility.
That decision could be left up to Navy Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, who would be the third VA secretary to consider what happens.
For South Dakota’s congressional delegation, that means re-educating officials on why that facility is important for the health system and the southern hills.
It’s safe to say local veterans and the state’s congressional delegation weren’t impressed with former-VA secretary David Shulkin.