One thing you could do for me and the Committee, I think, any counsel you could give us on what we could do as legislators to give you statutory ability to run your department in a responsive way, not an abusive way, but a responsive way, would be greatly appreciated.
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Isakson requests advice on legislative support for the VA's operations.
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