Mark Takano: “But the hiring freeze and the fact that some of your VISN staff aren't…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2017

But the hiring freeze and the fact that some of your VISN staff aren't exempt, that has complicated your ability to do your job.

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Takano points out how the hiring freeze affects VA staffing and operations.

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Mark Takano: “But the hiring freeze and the fact that some of your VISN staff aren't exempt, that has complicated your ability to do…”