Julia Brownley actually said...

"I want to make sure that we have pulled back from that, but my understanding is that 5 percent, that would roughly mean about $264 million taken away from supportive services to veterans."

"I commend the hard work of our 'boots on the ground' organizations and the commitment of agency officials during this full time, some of whom are testifying today."

"Los Angeles County, which I represent a part of, saw a 57 percent increase in the number of homeless veterans just in the past year."

"Well, it is the first I heard it today, so I will certainly check in with our housing authorities to see if they understand that."