Two Georgia senators and one U.S. House member are among those who want to name the Atlanta VA Medical Center for Max Cleland, the former Georgia senator and veterans administrator who died in November at 79.
Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced the proposed naming of the veterans’ hospital Friday, along with U.S. Rep Nikema Williams. All three are Democrats. The proposal is being co-sponsored by 11 other senators, including two Republicans.
Both Georgia senators and all 14 of the state’s U.S. House members must agree to the move. In addition, a statewide chapter of a veterans’ group must support it.
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