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Article snippet: MORE's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs was in the spotlight Tuesday as allegations of workplace misconduct swirled, and the president opened the door to his nominee's withdrawal. "Staffers on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee are looking into charges Adm. Ronny Jackson created a hostile work environment, excessively drank on the job and improperly dispensed medications. The allegations have roiled Jackson’s nomination, which was already facing skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. They have also raised questions about the Trump administration's vetting of Jackson. A Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing scheduled for Wednesday has been indefinitely postponed while panel leaders investigate. Chairman MORE (D-Mont.), the panel's ranking member, asked the White House for a wide range of documents to try to assess the claims. “I'm doing my job as chairman. I just want the truth to get out when it's supposed to get out for the people that need to hear it, and that's the committee," Isakson said. Tester, in an interview with NPR Tuesday, elaborated on the allegations. Allegedly, Jackson was "repeatedly drunk while on duty" and screamed at and belittled his staff. He added that “more than 20” military personnel have come forward to speak about Jackson’s conduct. Sen. MORE (R-S.D.), who also sits on the committee, said the allegations were made last week, but members were not made aware of them until they had a phone call with Isakson... Link to the full article to read more