Roland Burris actually said...

Is there a staffing problem there?

Contracts should be used sparingly, and only in cases where the VA is unable to effectively provide a necessary service.

I am concerned that VA may be relying on outside entities too heavily, and that some contracts may not provide the best possible service or ...

A lot of those compensated amounts are just off-kilter. I get all these veterans coming to me saying that they are not really receiving enou...