04/28/2009
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"Secretary McHugh, what is the current state of the nursing shortage within the U.S. Army and what actions are underway to increase the supply of nurses available to the Army, both in uniform and civil..."
"General Casey, in March 2009 Secretary Gates directed that medical care and evacuation capabilities in Afghanistan achieve parity with the Iraq theater."
"Families are important to the Army, a priority to soldiers, and a vital factor in the Army's overall readiness."
"General Casey, what is the ratio of U.S. personnel who are injured to those who die, and how does that compare with experience in the Iraq theater?"