On the recordJune 6, 2017
We have to be as open minded on making Choice work in the future as we have been on finally getting accountability done yesterday.
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congress.govWe have to be as open minded on making Choice work in the future as we have been on finally getting accountability done yesterday.
Stresses the importance of being open to future changes in the Veterans Choice program.
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