04/21/2010
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"there are far too many responsible positions in the VA where the title is acting. That does not send the right signal to our veterans nor the people they work for"
"the goal is a more level playing field for American competition."
"I very much regret that this authority, which Congress has provided the Secretary for the last 15 years, was not included in the extenders package that the Senate passed last week."
"I commit to him, as I have privately, then we are going to see to it that we explore thoroughly the causation of various diseases that take place, and when we find conclusive scientific evidence, we w..."