What is Hershel Wayne Gober's occupation?
Q: What is Hershel Wayne Gober's occupation?
A: Hershel Wayne Gober is a former government official and Vietnam War veteran.
Q: When did he serve as acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
A: He served as acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) two times during the Clinton administration. The first time was from July 1, 1997 until January 2, 1998 between the resignation of Secretary Jesse Brown and the appointment of Togo D. West, Jr. as Acting Secretary. The second time came on July 25, 2000 and lasted until January 20, 2001 after the resignation of Secretary West; this time Gober served in the post until the end of the Clinton presidency.
Q: What position did he hold before serving in VA?
A: Before serving in the VA, Gober was Director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs from January 4, 1988 to February 4, 1993 during President Clinton's time as Governor.
Q: What happened when Clinton named him to replace Jesse Brown?
A: When Clinton named him on July 31, 1997 to replace Jesse Brown he was appointed as Secretary-designate; however his nomination was withdrawn before Senate action began on October 27 that same year.
Q: What did Gober do while serving at VA?
A: During his time as Secretary at VA he headed a delegation that traveled to Vietnam to try to find information about missing veterans there and worked to improve health care and create more clinics for veterans.
Q: How long did he serve at Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs?
A: He served at Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs from January 4, 1988 to February 4, 1993 during President Clinton's time as Governor.
