Ann Kirkpatrick actually said...

Bonuses should not be automatic. They should be for VA employees that go above and beyond just doing a job.

Kirkpatrick emphasizes that bonuses should reward exceptional performance, not be guaranteed.

06/19/2014

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I appreciate your efforts in crafting a national policy. But I just want to remind you that my district in Arizona is a huge rural district.

Let me just say I applaud your efforts in my district.

A lack of consequences, good policies, but a lack of consequence if the policy is breached.

I think we should look at what is working within the VA system.