John Boozman

I support this, is that many times they come at their own expense. They are very willing to do things, but there is an expense incurred by themselves.

I would second that editorial comment; it is just something that we simply have to fix. It is common sense, and it is good business practices.

I understand that you all are not supportive of Senators Donnelly and Ernst's legislation concerning designating non-Department mental health care providers.

Mental health care issues have been a crisis in the past, but they really are reaching the breaking point now

Can you give me an update? Can you give all of us an update on what efforts the VA is continuing to pursue to help these Gulf War veterans?

Again, thank you and Senator Blumenthal for having this very important hearing.

Adding these SMEs into the adjudication process is unique to the Camp Lejeune situation.

Thank you so much for having this so important hearing.

I thank the distinguished chairman for taking a moment to discuss this issue and I look forward to working with him on this bill.

But we also need accountability for those that do go after whistleblowers and very strong actions in that regard.

I think it is so important. And if we are not going to have a full Inspector General, if we are not going to go forward, we are going to have to just step forward and try and do that in place of that.

It is my firm belief that the two programs are very complementary.

Do we have a percentage of calls that are actually being answered for homeless people calling in?

Mr. Chairman, we really need to follow up on that in the future and kind of hawk that as to what is going on.

Yes, it is really kind of crazy. I mean, it is a catch-22 situation.

Good. Thank you very much.

So in the case of the international climate agreement proposed by the President, does anyone disagree that it won't drive up the cost of food, fuel and electricity for American families and have an impact on domestic policies ranging from…

And the question is, does the President have the unilateral authority to do that? And that is really kind of where we are.

But you would acknowledge this is a big deal? To reach a 26 to 28 percent reduction, you are going to have far reaching things.

We have checks and balances in place. There is a proper way to do things.

Both Canada and Mexico have said they would retaliate unless the United States repeals COOL.

So how will you all be involved?

Thank you all for being here. We have a lot to cover to be able to help not only resolve things for the future, but also be able to unpack fully what has happened in the past.

You will find significant problems with them not following IT security best practices, including FISMA.

Those are important questions. Those are the kinds of things we are getting from our Federal workers.