I think there is a definition problem because those are not--none of them are rural.

How often does the VA grant fiduciary power to a trusted family member who has power of attorney as opposed to a paid fiduciary?

I disagree with.

Last week in the House of Representative we passed 1734, the Civilian Property Realignment Act.

This project alone can stop the bleeding of between $6 million and $10 million of taxpayer money, hard-earned taxpayer money, going out the door to support an empty building and a half-empty adjacent building.

this young committee chairman took on this issue, didn't stop. And this past week passed through the House of Representatives the Civilian Property Reform Act, H.R. 1734 this week that will make a difference.

we have got lots of places where we can hold these hearings. Mr. Denham, I suggest the Cotton Annex, 89,000 square feet, probably no heat there.

The VA admits that it did not follow all applicable laws and regulations for approximately $1.2 billion in what was called open market drug purchases since 2004.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for having this hearing and for your leadership dealing with the Veterans' issues.

there is no excuse for VA management in this regard and there is no need to blame a GS5 position.

One point two billion dollars is a lot of money.