On the recordMarch 22, 2010
Sometimes demand exceeds the capacity. Sometimes our veterans are told that they have to travel to Seattle because the procedures are not available in Alaska.
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Murkowski discusses issues with veterans accessing necessary medical procedures in Alaska.
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