02/29/2012
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"Ladies, I am pleased to see the VA is expanding its research on burn pits and toxic exposures."
"Facilities and infrastructure makes soldiers better fighters, also supporting their families and their happiness back home."
"Over the past 10 years, the VA research program has increased by $300 million, 52 percent."
"I am not yet convinced the new spending category is necessary or advisable."