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.
Apr 14, 2015
Each one is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, years behind schedule, and nobody has been fired, except for we know a whistleblower has been fired.
Apr 14, 2015
I said the hospital has to be built. The authorization is clearly part of it.
Apr 14, 2015
The threshold that I use in the legislation is the major construction and we leave VA to do the minor below the $10 million.
Apr 14, 2015
The only lousy idea I have heard is allowing the VA to continue paying bonuses to bureaucrats.
Apr 14, 2015
It is essential that the VA is held accountable and that this hospital gets built.
Apr 12, 2015
VA does not currently have a tracking system to determine the magnitude of or trends in employee misconduct cases.
Apr 12, 2015
This will send a message to the Veterans and employees that the salad days of cover-up and retaliation are over.
Apr 12, 2015
Congress should enact legislation that codifies accountability for those who retaliate against whistleblowers.
Apr 12, 2015
Not motivated by any political agenda, but based purely on a genuine interest in seeking solutions to address employee mistreatment.
Apr 12, 2015
I hope that in the months and years ahead VA will be known as an organization that welcomes and encourages all employees to work to solve problems.
Apr 12, 2015
It takes real courage to put your careers at risk for coming forward and calling attention to problems and concerns.
Apr 12, 2015
I thank you for the opportunity to testify, and am happy to answer your questions.
Apr 12, 2015
We will aggressively pursue relief for whistleblowers in these and other cases where the facts and circumstances support corrective action.
Apr 12, 2015
This culture of intimidation and fear for VA employees cannot be changed overnight.
Apr 12, 2015
I would like to ask unanimous consent that the Hon. Martha Roby from the state of Alabama be allowed to join us on the dais.
Apr 12, 2015
This hearing will focus on the treatment of whistleblowers within the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly the types and levels of retaliation they experience when reporting problems.
Apr 12, 2015
I am dismayed at the failure of the Department to adequately protect conscientious employees who seek to improve services provided to our veterans.
Apr 12, 2015
The retaliation simply isn't limited to employees of the VA but also patients of the VA who step forward.
Apr 12, 2015
The minute he crosses that threshold, he should be treated with respect and dignity, period, bottom line.
Apr 12, 2015
I would rather he go back to University of Colorado in Boulder, my alma mater, but if he wants to go serve, I will support him 100 percent.
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