On the recordMay 10, 2017
I do not want to continue to spend taxpayer money, which is $25 million a year, maintaining buildings that are vacant or underutilized.
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congress.govI do not want to continue to spend taxpayer money, which is $25 million a year, maintaining buildings that are vacant or underutilized.
Shulkin discusses the financial burden of maintaining unused VA buildings.
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