Obama accepts Shinseki resignation

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. 

{mosads}President Obama announced the resignation from the White House Briefing Room after a meeting with the embattled secretary. Obama praised Shinseki, saying he had accepted the resignation with considerable regret. 

He said Shinseki had determined the VA needed new leadership.

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