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Angus King: We are turning away and losing veterans because of lack of staff. It is an enormous problem.

On the recordOctober 24, 2023
We are turning away and losing veterans because of lack of staff. It is an enormous problem.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King highlights staffing issues in the VA affecting veterans.

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