Eric Shinseki: “We are going to look at very closely why we would send a veteran on a…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2011

We are going to look at very closely why we would send a veteran on a 2,000-mile journey if there is competent, safe healthcare available close by.

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Eric Shinseki

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Discussing the need for local healthcare for veterans instead of long-distance travel.

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Eric Shinseki: “We are going to look at very closely why we would send a veteran on a 2,000-mile journey if there is competent, safe…”