We think that we can make a big difference in the cost impact of this program on taxpayers.

we published a directive, which is the national policy that all VISNs are required--all medical centers are required to follow.

This is the right and just thing to do, and we can do better.

I am in favor of expanding this benefit to those that are pre-9/11.

I share this Administration's concern that the significant expansion of the Family Caregiver Program cannot be discussed or supported without an honest conversation about finding the right balance between clinical appropriateness and cost.

I feel strongly that any legislation to improve and expand the Family Caregiver Program should be developed, proceed through regular order, and passed on its own merits.

We embraced the challenge on a bipartisan basis.

I thank the gentleman for yielding.

The eligibility should target those Veterans at risk for having to leave their homes in order to receive care.

VA Caregiver Support Program: Correcting Course For Veteran Caregivers

I cannot help but note that the fiscal year began October 1 last year. Four months have passed. That is 122 days since the start of the fiscal year, and we still don't have a budget deal to allow us to finish the fiscal year 2018…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 48. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I would hope that becomes an indication to other businesses that when we talk about a Medicare for all system, we are not just talking about the needs of ordinary Americans and consumers.

No funding, no broadband. It is as simple as that.

I applaud you for that.

I believe that it is an international embarrassment that the United States of America remains the only major country on Earth not to guarantee healthcare to all people as a right.

Are we going to show us the money in rural America.

We know about 40 percent of rural America has no broadband. Not slow broadband, no broadband.