I am curious, because what we looked at was about a $3.2 billion shortfall in terms of the agency.
One reason I believe the Internet has worked so well because, for the most part, the Government hasn't stepped in to rui...
I appreciate the VA's mission to end homelessness among veterans.
I would like to understand the process that was used in determining which programs were more at risk than others.
Have you had any discussion about tribal lands where we have got an estimated 2,000 Native Americans--veterans, warriors...
The details of this particular decision were discussed with VISN 23 leadership prior to the decision being made.
I have visited many, many of the rural hospitals in South Dakota.
I represent South Dakota. And I have the entire State. So there is not much in South Dakota that isn't rural and doesn't...
What is your biggest challenge that Congress could immediately address that would be a relief to our rural community hos...
if we have the training in those communities, if we have residencies available, that makes a world of difference.
Not necessarily something that Congress can make a decision on today.
I introduced a bill that very simply would just require collaboration with local--with the state, local entities before ...
These people are left in just a state of complete uncertainty.
I think it is important--you were talking about taxpayer dollars here--that we make sure that we are doing everything to...
All we are asking for is consultation on the front end, before this happens.
I think that we need to drill down and get to the bottom of this.
I have got a bill that addresses a situation that we faced in the last couple of years in South Dakota.
Let me just move on to rural appraisals. I am from South Dakota. We have had challenges.
