we have just listened to a very lively debate on the highway trust fund, which is certainly a great issue confronting our Nation because our infrastructure is crumbling. But we also know another great infrastructure has really been crumbling, and that is our VA infrastructure, including the ability to deliver health care to our veterans as promised, as well as to meet their claims when they file for their benefits, particularly those poignant, compelling claims around disability benefits. I come to the floor today to see if we can't do a trifecta this week by passing the serious reform bill advocated by Senators Sanders and McCain---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators will take their conversations out of the Chamber.
On the recordJuly 29, 2014
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