Eric Shinseki, head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, has resigned, saying he did "not want to be a distraction" as the government works to address charges of inadequate or lagging medical care to those who've served.

President Barack Obama announced the resignation in a White House address Friday morning, saying he accepted it "with considerable regret."

He has appointed Sloan Gibson, Shinseki's deputy, to be department's interim leader.

Obama praised Shinseki's service, saying he had championed veterans' care, particularly for traumatic brain injury, Agent Orange and women's specialized care. Shinseki also cut veteran homelessness by 24 percent, Obama said.

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance