I oppose to, is the Administration budget's includes a proposal to utilize what is called a 'chained CPI' in place of the current method of calculating inflation.

I commend that as strong leadership.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing today.

In reference to our Full Committee hearing entitled, 'Focusing on People: A Review of VA's Plans for Employee Training, Accountability, and Workload Management to Improve Disability Claims Processing' that took place on March 20, 2013, I…

However, despite these positive outcomes, we all know that challenges remain.

I challenge the VA to think outside the box.

We must work together to achieve a claims system that lives up to the service and the sacrifices of our veterans.

A benefit delayed is a benefit denied.

I, along with my colleagues on this committee, have introduced legislation that would give States the option of permitting six-axle, 97,000-pound trucks on their interstates, the option to do that.

I would encourage you to get us what we asked for in the timeframe that we asked for it.

In reference to our Full Committee hearing entitled, Gulf War: What Kind of Care are Veterans Receiving 20 Years Later?