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On the recordAugust 26, 2014
This law is not perfect, and the problems at VA will not be solved overnight; however, this bill for the first time will allow veterans suffering long waiting times for care the option to be seen by local doctors.
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Dan Benishek
Republican · Michigan

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Dan Benishek discusses a new law aimed at improving veterans' access to healthcare.

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