What is being talked about in terms of the new system that will cover everybody, how is that going to be paid for?

We have to put that in reverse--

The burden of proof has to shift, is what you are saying.

I thank you all for being here. I appreciate this important topic.

$900 billion is not in USASpending.gov, that is a huge amount of money that is not being accounted for in terms of transparency.

I think that is one of the challenges we face around here.

I want to thank both of you for being here today.

Thank you. I want to thank the witnesses for being here.

My sense is, very little.

I almost like the idea that no one can propose a new program unless they justify that there is not another program that does what they are proposing to do.

we are talking about obviously data that connects the payment to recipient, and we are not there yet

I think that concept applies there too.

Well, like thinking about all the multiple duplicative programs, it is like they keep living, nobody reviews them, nobody has any accountability on it.

This bill would require VA to make available in a publicly accessible form research data from VA-funded projects.

S. 49--Veterans Health Equity Act of 2013, introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs...

We thank Senator Shaheen for that.

VVA thanks Senator Shaheen for introducing S. 49, and urge early enactment of this much needed step to ensure proper medical care for veterans outside of major metropolitan areas.

what capabilities will be lost from a special operations perspective in the transition from SSGNs to Virginia-class boats both with the VPM?