Julia Brownley: “It is critically important that we know. So we put a lot of trust in the VA that they are meeting their benchmarks.”

On Roll Call No. 438, I was not recorded, but I intended to vote NAY. ____________________

The problem area that I see is one has to seek that information out.

I applaud the VA in terms of their strong focus on implementation of the PACT Act, but we can not forget the rest of the VA and all the other missions that we have here.

I guess my question to you is, and this lies some of my frustration, is that the net net increase in hiring--and I presume it is not--but you let me--tell me one way or the other, is it net net?