WASHINGTON, May 21 (UPI) -- President Obama had harsh words for the Department of Veterans affairs Wednesday, issuing deadlines and ultimatums, but falling short of firing Secretary Eric Shinseki.
"If these allegations prove to be true, it is dishonorable, it is disgraceful, and I will not tolerate it, period," the president said, in reference to the VA's inability to serve veterans in a timely manner, leading to further health problems and untimely death.