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This is a huge problem.

Well, my experience has been that the Vet Centers in Maine are a high return, low cost service very cost-effective way of serving the needs, meeting the needs of veterans.

I would urge you to take a serious look at that. And we have had testimony at this Committee that this is one of the suicide factors.

Eisenhower retook Europe in 11 months.

Let's get on with it.

The VA raised its per diem rates in 2023 but, frankly, that increase has not kept pace with rising medical costs.

Modernizing the Dry Dock No. 1 is absolutely essential to maintaining fleet readiness.

I would urge you to take a serious look at that. And we have had testimony at this Committee that this is one of the suicide factors.

Well, my experience has been that the Vet Centers in Maine are a high return, low cost service very cost-effective way of serving the needs, meeting the needs of veterans.

Eisenhower retook Europe in 11 months.

Let's get on with it.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, I want to thank the Chairman and the Ranking Member and the Committee staff for facilitating an authorized field hearing that we had in Maine last Friday on--it was fabulous--on long-term care.

When do you anticipate the Department will issue a final rule?

Maine has one of the highest percentages based on population in the country of veterans. That's something I'm very proud of.

Fortunately, that was averted, but it would have caused tremendous hardship to veterans and their families, and Maine is not unique in this regard.

The VA raised its per diem rates in 2023 but, frankly, that increase has not kept pace with rising medical costs.

Maine is the oldest state in the nation by median age. So when you combine those two factors, you can easily see why our state veterans homes are so important.

Modernizing the Dry Dock No. 1 is absolutely essential to maintaining fleet readiness.