Jun 22, 2015
Today, the committees look to investigate how deep the problem runs at the VA and whether it could be similar fraud by other agencies.
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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Jun 22, 2015
Instead, we have a story of fraud, waste, and abuse, and the victims are our Nation's veterans and small businesses.
Jun 22, 2015
You've grossly violated the law when it comes to contracting, compromised the safety in terms of public health of our veterans.
Jun 22, 2015
I don't understand how the VA is ever going to reform itself when they never acknowledge that they have problems.
Jun 9, 2015
You know what is amazing is from what we are hearing on the ground and from what we are hearing in this committee, it is a world apart.
Jun 9, 2015
Mr. Coffman. Dr. Clancy, in our case reviews, we found veterans who died of drug toxicity who reported hallucinations and subsequently died by suicide and reported homicidal thoughts.
Jun 9, 2015
we can't do that oversight operation and making policy that is best for our veterans if you don't fulfill your obligation and submit that information when requested to the Congress.
Jun 9, 2015
Well, I want to thank you for your work on behalf of the men and women who served this country.
Jun 9, 2015
And, Dr. Clancy, I want to stress again the need for you to turn over documents when requested by Congress.
Jun 9, 2015
I hate to say that maybe the stress for the poor operators comes from the fact that they know that they are not going to have the support from the VA in getting the callers the help that they need.
Jun 9, 2015
It is now clear that VA is not even aware of the population of veterans with major depressive disorder due to inappropriate coding by VA physicians.
Jun 9, 2015
Mr. Coffman. And roughly 63 percent of the behavioral health autopsies reviewed by GAO, critical data was missing.
Jun 9, 2015
What has also become clear is that VA is receiving and reporting inaccurate and inconsistent data regarding veteran suicides.
Jun 9, 2015
If this is true, why was the report for Ms. Holmes released to the committee?
Jun 9, 2015
Mr. Coffman. VA has stated it would examine associations between treatment practices and indicators of recovery or adverse outcomes for veterans being treated with antidepressants.
Jun 9, 2015
Very hard to get it right if you are not acknowledging the depth of the problem.
Jun 9, 2015
I think if I was going to sum up this hearing with the Veterans Health Administration, it would simply be that drugs are a shortcut.
May 31, 2015
I am stunned by the kind of bureaucratic incompetence, the corruption, the lack of leadership demonstrated here today.
May 31, 2015
If you are not going to follow whatever system is there, because if you don't have the discipline, you don't have the leadership, it really just doesn't matter.
May 31, 2015
This hearing is the second in a series of hearings examining illegal VA procurement practices resulting in massive waste of limited taxpayer resources and serious jeopardy to the quality of healthcare received by our Nation's veterans.
May 21, 2015
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation. I can think of no better time to remember one of those brave, young men who made the ultimate sacrifice as he trained to protect the values…
May 14, 2015
If DREAMers want to put their life on the line for this Nation, we should give them the opportunity and honor their willingness to serve. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the Brooks amendment, which would strip this provision from…
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