Jul 23, 2014
I want to make sure that folks know that nobody up here is trying to tear the VA down.
Ann Kirkpatrick
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Ann Kirkpatrick is a Democratic politician from Arizona who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was first elected to Congress in 2008, representing Arizona's 1st congressional district. Kirkpatrick has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and veterans' services during her time in office. She has been a strong advocate for expanding access to affordable healthcare and has worked on legislation to support military families and veterans. Kirkpatrick has also been involved in efforts to address climate change and promote renewable energy in Arizona.
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Jul 23, 2014
And very quickly, in your opening comments as well, you talked about the VBA and the improvements there.
Jul 23, 2014
I was out on the Navajo Nation in my district and talking with lots of folks.
Jul 13, 2014
We have to separate these and look at them differently if we're going to ever come with any practical solutions.
Jul 13, 2014
Honestly, we can't believe anything on the data because so much of it looks manipulated, falsified, and is only half reporting the facts.
Jul 13, 2014
I continue to tell my constituents, as we all do, you shouldn't have to call your member of Congress to get your claim processed.
Jul 13, 2014
But this person's obviously not a very good manager or we wouldn't be fifth worst and yet we can't get rid of them.
Jul 13, 2014
If they listened more, then some of those policies might have been developed a little differently.
Jul 13, 2014
I recently introduced H.R. 5054, which is the VA Whistleblower and Patient Protection Act.
Jul 9, 2014
What would it take for the VA to have this be part of the standard treatment offered to our veterans?
Jul 9, 2014
Should it be a regularly offered treatment to veterans regardless of where it is provided?
Jul 9, 2014
Every veteran that I talked to said that they benefitted from acupuncture. It helped relieve stress, anxiety.
Jul 9, 2014
I think is outrageous and a horrible, horrible reason to stop providing care that we know is effective and appropriate.
Jul 9, 2014
Thank you, Representative Kirkpatrick, for being such a support and a help for us.
Jul 9, 2014
Your testimony is heartbreaking and I can barely hold back my tears, and I thank you for being here.
Jun 24, 2014
The Senate overwhelmingly agreed that these reforms are necessary, and now, the House must act without delay to make these sweeping reforms law.
Jun 22, 2014
I think it might be good to have a hearing where we hear from the VSO's about their suggestions about how to fix this problem.
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