NACo Conference in Washington D.C. VA Secretary Doug Collins Addresses NACo Conference Amid Growing Veteran Concerns Washington, D.C. – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins took the stage at the 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference this morning, emphasizing the role of local leaders in expanding veterans’ access to benefits and healthcare. "County leaders are critical force multipliers in our mission to reach as many eligible veterans and beneficiaries as possible," Collins stated. The annual NACo conference brings together nearly 2,000 county officials to discuss federal policies that impact local communities. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in high-level policy discussions, interact with the new administration, and meet members of Congress to advocate for key issues. Veterans Express Frustration Over Claims Delays While Collins highlighted collaboration efforts between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and local gov...
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