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Johnny Isakson: When Senator Murray started her testimony--and I am sorry she is not here now--questioned pilot projects as maybe being…

On the recordJune 6, 2017
When Senator Murray started her testimony--and I am sorry she is not here now--questioned pilot projects as maybe being a stalking horse for privatization or taking stuff out of the VA, it made me think of the movie 'Hidden Figures.'
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson reflects on concerns about privatization in VA services raised by Senator Murray.

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