Article snippet: Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have reportedly been informed of unverified allegations of misconduct against Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, MORE's pick to the lead the VA, posing a new roadblock for his nomination. The Washington Post first reported Monday evening that the Senate panel is delaying a confirmation hearing for Jackson previously scheduled for Wednesday as members look into the new claims. Two sources told CNN that Republicans and Democrats on the committee have been informed of allegations of improper conduct at more than one stage in the career of Jackson, who currently serves as White House physician. Staffers are reviewing allegations of a "hostile work environment," CBS News reported, including "excessive drinking on the job [and] improperly dispensing meds.” "It'll sink his nomination" if the claims are true, one source told CBS, which reported that VA Committee ranking Democrat MORE (Mont.) had requested the hearing be delayed. “There’s a need for very exacting and close scrutiny and vetting,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said, according to Politico. “And some questions that need to be answered. I’m not going to comment on any of the specifics, except to say we’re going to be doing very close and careful scrutiny.” Tester told CNN that the allegations against Jackson would be considered troubling "only if true," adding that "we'll see" if Democrats could determine their veracity before Wednesday. "All I can really tell you... Link to the full article to read more