On the recordMarch 2, 2016
The answer to every VA problem is not 'give us more money, give us more flexibility.'
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congress.govThe answer to every VA problem is not 'give us more money, give us more flexibility.'
Mark Kirk emphasizes the need for accountability in the VA rather than just increased funding.
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