Apr 24, 2013
I hope you continue the practice of keeping our wounded warriors on Active Duty for their rehabilitation.
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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Apr 9, 2013
This legislation will build on an existing yet little known and underutilized on-the-job training program.
Apr 9, 2013
Okay. I understand you are going to supply some additional written materials to the Committee on that.
Apr 9, 2013
Well, thank you so much, Mr. Huebner, thank you so much for all you do with the USOC and for veterans in the paralympic program.
Mar 20, 2013
Today is the 10th anniversary for the war in Iraq that began with the United States-led invasion on March 20, 2003. In 2005, I resigned from public office in the State of Colorado to return to Active Duty in the United States Marine Corps…
Mar 19, 2013
I can't express my concern enough for this extraordinary backlog in VA claims and it is simply not fair to those who have served this country.
Mar 13, 2013
You came in, obviously, the system was in chaos and not serving the veterans' community. You have been there, you haven't made a difference.
Mar 13, 2013
I have had, again, multiple unanswered questions, basic budget data in reference to travels and activities by your employees that your agency has refused to provide information.
Mar 13, 2013
The experience these veterans have faced are inexcusable and should not have to happen to our Nation's finest.
Mar 13, 2013
I am still unclear on how we are talking about hundreds of thousands of backlog appointments. I mean, what are you going to do today to get that, to take care of this?
Mar 13, 2013
In 1972, I volunteered to serve in the United States Army at a time when young men were still being drafted into our military. The last draftees were inducted into the United States Army in 1973, and 2 years later, given the success of the…
Mar 13, 2013
We should always be working to ensure veterans have timely access to quality care.
Mar 13, 2013
Well, yeah, I think you have via the internal documents here, and you are actually fairly specific.
Mar 13, 2013
This goes to reinforce that the Veterans Affairs Committee wants to work with the Department on this and other issues, but that requires a willingness on VA's side to be forthcoming about its problem so that together we can identify ways…
Mar 13, 2013
My concern is that VA has or will clear this backlog by simply administratively closing appointments.
Mar 13, 2013
Mr. Schoenhard, according to VA documentation, in many instances, veterans were harmed or died due to delays in getting treatment. How many adverse events nationwide is VA aware of due to these delays?
Mar 12, 2013
Chronic multisymptom illness is real and cannot be reliably ascribed to any known psychiatric disorder.
Mar 12, 2013
Why wasn't--why weren't the findings of this research published for peer review purposes?
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