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On the recordMarch 9, 2016
The answer to every VA problem is not 'give us more money, give us more flexibility.' We need to fix the VA's corrupt culture and all too often poor performance.
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Mark Kirk
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Kirk emphasizes the need for cultural reform in the VA rather than just increased funding.

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