The budget actually requests an amount of funding that would reduce the number of full-time positions, which I think is unacceptable.
So far, we have only had less than 50 people take advantage of that.
the intent of the program.
If you look at the myriad of conditions that can be service-connected, it affects all body systems.
There is also a need to understand the issues of delivery, as Senator Isakson has correctly characterized them.
I think it is a hugely important topic that Senator Blumenthal and I care a lot about.
What is really necessary now is better data and stronger information.
I do not believe that we should make excuses for the situation.
We have laws that can be applied to the demand side. They simply have to be enforced.
It is important to honor that lived experience.
Thanks, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this hearing on a very, very important topic. I am co-Chairman along with...