Angus King

It may be that we need to have more cutting in order to prevent that CO2 being released by fires.

However, we are not taking cognizance of the big picture, which is the CO2 released by these catastrophic fires.

But part of the shared value ought to be CO2 in the atmosphere.

Drought is a climate issue, as Senator Heinrich pointed out.

My sense it is not anybody's priority and it is not adequately funded.

It is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

Our veterans should not suffer because of the delay in issuing these regulations.

We pay for illness, not wellness.

On January 5th, 2021, not January 6th, but January 5th, the Congress passed a bill requiring reimbursement for domiciliary care.

I hope that is a focus because I think we cannot lose these wonderful physicians.

Because every day you can keep a veteran in their home they are happier and the system is saving money.

How do we get there, and are we in the process of getting there setting unrealistic standards that will in fact lead to nursing home closures?

We should start with the programs to build the staff and maintain the staff that we have, then talk about increasing.

I have to leave, Mr. Chairman. I have an appointment with the new Commandant of the Marine Corps, of all people you do not want to leave waiting, the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Our veterans should not suffer because of the delay in issuing these regulations.

My sense it is not anybody's priority and it is not adequately funded.

We pay for illness, not wellness.

It is penny-wise and pound-foolish.

On January 5th, 2021, not January 6th, but January 5th, the Congress passed a bill requiring reimbursement for domiciliary care.

We have been through a long hearing here without the word 'dementia' coming up.

I hope that is a focus because I think we cannot lose these wonderful physicians.

Because every day you can keep a veteran in their home they are happier and the system is saving money.

We are not serving veterans if a home closes because they cannot meet the staffing standards because they cannot find the people.

We should start with the programs to build the staff and maintain the staff that we have, then talk about increasing.

How do we get there, and are we in the process of getting there setting unrealistic standards that will in fact lead to nursing home closures?