Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
Jul 30, 2015
I thank the ranking member for his comments. This is the first step for reform in the VA. We are beginning to move in the right direction. I urge a ``yes'' vote. ____________________
Jul 29, 2015
I want to acknowledge the fact that Choice would have never happened, and this would have never happened, had the Senator from Arizona not immediately responded when the crisis first started and fixed this. We appreciate his leadership…
Jul 29, 2015
Exactly. With one exception. If it is a modification to a CBOC or a clinic or something like that, that is a smaller allocation or a smaller appropriation. Maybe anything under $25 million, they might do, but anything over $25 million…
Jul 29, 2015
It is the most intelligent question anybody can ask. The press questioned me in Denver, when I went there, along with Ranking Member Blumenthal, and we looked at the situation firsthand. After looking at it and interviewing the VA people…
Jul 29, 2015
we are fixing it, and I appreciate both questions. On question No. 1, we need to repeal the sunset of Choice, which is in 2 years, and make it permanent. Choice is a force multiplier for the VA, which is good, and it is an added service…
Jul 29, 2015
I thank the Senator from Arizona for his question. It was the Senator from Arizona who initiated the Choice Act movement in August of last year when we had the terrible crisis in Phoenix where appointments weren't made for veterans in…
Jul 29, 2015
I will be joined on the floor by the distinguished Senator from Connecticut, Mr. Blumenthal, who is the ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senator McCain of Arizona, who is the leader behind the Choice movement that took…
Jul 28, 2015
On behalf of Commander Helm and over two million members of The American Legion, we thank you and your colleagues for conducting this hearing and recognizing the importance of dealing with the struggles of homeless veterans.
Jul 28, 2015
No veteran should be without a place to call home. We can and must end veteran homelessness in our country.
Jul 28, 2015
There ought to be some vertical reporting back and forth to try and get that pharmacist or that VA physician...
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