02/18/2016
https://congress.gov...
"I have a hard time thinking about the 45,000 current vacant positions at the Veterans Health Administration."
"More importantly, we need to take a step back and reject the cynicism that this idea implies."
"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."
"I want to emphasize my commitment to working together, finding common ground, and advancing the positive solutions that the American people deserve."