01/30/2024
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"This is an opportune time to reflect on how the pandemic affected the healthcare workforce in this country."
"It is frustrating that the VA has not made more progress addressing these challenges, most of which long predate the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Thank you, Madam Chair."
"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?"