Tammy Duckworth: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My question was will you be pursuing the exact same process for the F-35 for future combat…”

These efforts imperil military readiness, weaken servicemembers’ morale and betray America’s promises to the people who put their lives on the line for our nation.

The toll this unauthorized, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable.

Denial and defensiveness are not acceptable responses. Congress and these families need accountability.

This is a crisis our rural communities cannot afford to get worse. To help address these challenges, we must plan for the long-term and invest in training the next generation of health care professionals.