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Eric Shinseki: This is the largest one-year dollar and percentage increase for VA ever requested by a President.

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
This is the largest one-year dollar and percentage increase for VA ever requested by a President.
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Eric Shinseki

Editor's note · Context

Shinseki emphasizes the significant budget increase for the VA under President Obama.

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