Elizabeth Esty: “We have aging Interstate Highway Systems and local and State authorities are not in a position to pay for the redo of…”

We should not expect our veterans to be experts in appeals law, Veterans Affairs regulations. That is not their job. It is our job to take care of them.

Let me be clear. When the report on military sexual trauma came to my attention in August, I was disappointed and disturbed.

If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really getting the benefit--the promised benefits of this IT innovation.

I want to thank Chairman Roe and Chairman Isakson and Ranking Members Tester and Walz, in particular for their efforts on the Blue Water Navy veterans.