Mark Takano

I want to express the desire of the minority to work with the majority on helping to serve our veterans better.

This was the promise of the act to them when it became law under Public Law 110-252 and it is our priority now as Members of this Subcommittee.

I am looking forward to a productive and bipartisan 113th Congress.

Now, is it accurate that we spent about $250 million on this new system?

I applaud the VA for that decision.

Oh, I think one is too many, sir.

I mean, on the supplemental claims, can you give me an average number definitively?

We have spent $263 million on the long-term solution and many questions still remain regarding the system's effectiveness, its completion, and our return on investment.

The advocates for the students and the student vets, are saying that they experience six to eight weeks.

LTS must continue to evolve so it is able to process more complex claims and changes.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My district, the 41st District, is based in Riverside County, and the largest city within my district is the City of Riverside.

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