On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
My Republican colleagues have suggested that the 346 VA employees who use 100 percent official time are standing in the way of veterans' access to care...
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congress.govMark Takano: “My Republican colleagues have suggested that the 346 VA employees who use 100 percent official time are standing in the…”
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Takano argues that focusing on hiring tools for the VA is crucial for improving veterans' access to care.
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