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On the recordJune 9, 2009
Secretary Shinseki told us he supported a standalone facility, and as you know, he and President Obama have included $119 million in funding for it in their request for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet discusses Shinseki and Obama's support for VA funding.

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