Oct 20, 2015
I think that clearly the fact is that this was manipulated by virtue of forcing people out of their positions.
Mike Coffman
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Mike Coffman is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 6th congressional district from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure, he served on various committees and was known for his work on military and veterans' affairs, as well as his focus on fiscal responsibility. Coffman has a background in the military, having served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve, which influenced his legislative priorities. He was also involved in local politics prior to his congressional career, serving as the Colorado State Treasurer and in the Colorado House of Representatives. Coffman was known for his moderate stance on several issues, including immigration reform and education. He faced challenges in his re-election campaigns, particularly in a changing political landscape in Colorado. After losing his seat in 2018, Coffman has remained active in various community and political initiatives, although he is no longer holding public office.
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Oct 1, 2015
In 1982, I was with the United States Marine Corps off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon, waiting on orders to do evacuations of the U.S. Embassy and U.S. citizens and their families. Our assignment was done in August of 1982. We returned to…
Oct 1, 2015
Today is the day for justice for these marines--and their families--who were lost on that day by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah bomber. So I want to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for bringing this measure forward. I urge my…
Sep 10, 2015
In 1996, 19 airmen died in the Khobar Towers by an Iranian-backed attack. When they say ``death to Americans,'' they mean death to Americans. In 2005, I was in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps, and we were losing soldiers and…
Jul 28, 2015
Today, I stand in recognition of the late Major General Andrew Cooley, a dear friend and a tremendous patriot who dedicated his life to serving our great Nation. A true leader and a combat veteran, he faithfully served for 38 years…
Jul 20, 2015
In a time where VA has come back to Congress to ask for an additional $3 billion because it has run out of money it should have to serve veterans, I consider this another grave failure.
Jul 20, 2015
VA's poor oversight and management of its procurement processes leaves the Department open to rampant waste, potential fraud, and certain abuse.
Jul 20, 2015
This hearing will examine serious problems with VA's use of interagency agreements to procure certain services.
Jul 20, 2015
Thank you and you can always contract out with acquisition consultants on a competitive basis versus a Soviet-style system.
Jul 20, 2015
Well, I think the tragedy here today is this is an organization, the Veterans Administration, really in crisis.
Jul 20, 2015
And what is amazing to me is here is an organization in crisis that suffers from a lack of accountability and transparency.
Jul 20, 2015
VA must be held accountable for the sheer incompetence that has somehow led to its squandering these funds needed to give veterans the care they deserve.
Jul 13, 2015
I have introduced the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act with my colleague, Tim Walz from Minnesota.
Jul 13, 2015
How many people have been fired in the construction management section besides one whistleblower?
Jul 13, 2015
Twenty-two suicides a day, almost one an hour. If we can do things to prevent it, we should not wait ten years.
Jul 13, 2015
I hope my bill can jumpstart the cultural sea change required at the VA to ensure our women veterans are provided the same benefits they earned in service to our Nation just like their male counterparts.
Jul 13, 2015
I think that they should be stripped of all new construction authority, period, and that should revert to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Jul 13, 2015
the Veterans Administration needs to focus on what their core responsibilities are, and that is taking care of our nation's veterans.
Jul 13, 2015
Squandering $1 billion on a single project that was supposed to cost $600 million is simply inappropriate and is offensive to our nation's veterans.
Jul 13, 2015
As Americans, we can never repay our debt to veterans like Roger, but Congress can pass common-sense measures like H.R. 353 to help make their lives back home a little easier.
Jul 13, 2015
Our bill seeks to expand access to an alternative therapy that is proven effective and it works for a lot of people.
Jul 13, 2015
If not for the whistleblowers in the VA, the rank and file, men and women who really care about serving our nation's veterans, let me tell you this committee would not be aware of all the problems that have come forward in the VA.
Jul 13, 2015
Although the Department of Veterans Affairs has made some progress in recent years, the fact remains that the VA is a system largely designed for male veterans.
Jul 13, 2015
The aim of my bill is to increase gender-specific access to healthcare within the VA, improve healthcare outcomes for our women veterans, and improve VA's facilities to ensure that they protect the privacy and dignity of all veterans.
Jun 25, 2015
I am very concerned we haven't rationally thought through that process and the timelines.
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