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On the recordJune 8, 2009
the reason why we are seeing legislation to contract out is veterans all around the country are getting frustrated that they are not getting access to the health care that they really need.
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Michael Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud discusses veterans' frustrations leading to legislation for more contracting out of healthcare services.

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