Out With The Bad

In with the good.  Well, maybe not.  Something is fishy at Walter Reed.

Walter Reed Whitewash: Kiley Replacement ‘Demoralizing’ To Hospital Staff

Yesterday’s management shake-up at Walter Reed looks increasingly suspect. The Washington Post reports today that the hospital chief who was relieved of duty, Army Maj. Gen. George W. Weightman, is “well respected in the military medical community and well liked among the staff at Walter Reed.” He had been at the hospital for just half [...]

UPDATE: Breaking: Rep. Slaughter Calls For Kiley’s Immediate Removal

Yesterday, Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley, the Army’s top medical official, was appointed acting head of Walter Reed hospital. As ThinkProgress documented yesterday, Kiley has known for years about the neglect and deplorable conditions at Walter Reed. Kiley was personally told about injured veterans who were “languishing and lost on the grounds,” sharing drugs and “drinking [...]

UPDATE 2:  And, if you want a good chuckle, check out Crooks and Liars' post about John Lieberman with Don Imus this morning!  Yes, there's an audio clip if you follow the link  -

Lieberman clueless on Walter Reed

Lieberman was on with Imus this morning and sounded like a man who doesn't have a clue about the situation in Walter Reed even though he supports sending more troops over to Iraq. He then thinks Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley was a fine replacement for Weightman after it was reported that he is part of the [...]

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