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| http://roby.house.gov/press-release/roby-comments-va-termination | Roby Comments on VA Termination | 2014-10-24 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Republican | House | AL | Martha Roby | R000591 | roby.house.gov | legacy | MONTGOMERY, Ala. – U.S. Representative Martha Roby today commented on the Department of Veterans Affairs action to terminate former Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System Director James Talton. Talton was placed on administrative leave in August and then “proposed” for termination pending review earlier this month, all while continuing to be paid. On Friday, termination action became official. Per the recently-enacted VA reform law, Talton may still appeal the decision, but will no longer receive pay. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Talton’s is the first full termination decision taken under the new law. “Those who presided over the misconduct, negligence and systemic fraud in Central Alabama must be held accountable,” Rep. Roby said. “Responsibility for what has taken place at the Central Alabama VA doesn’t rest with one person. I don’t expect the director to be the last one fired, nor should he be. “A key reason a culture of complacency has festered for years at the Central Alabama VA is the consequence-free environment it has been. It is what happens when employees see clear misconduct and even criminal behavior repeatedly go unpunished. “The work here isn’t done. Last week, Deputy VA Secretary Sloan Gibson told me he would be personally involved in overseeing reforms in Central Alabama. I believe direct oversight from the senior level at the VA enhances accountability and improves our ability to get real change in Central Alabama. “Instilling accountability at the VA is a monumental task, but it is essential to ensuring a health care system that doesn’t leave veterans behind.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |