Aug 31, 2015
Let me be clear: Our veterans fought for our freedom--they shouldn't have to fight government bureaucrats too.
Dan Benishek
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Dan Benishek is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Michigan's 1st congressional district from 2011 to 2015. A physician by profession, he focused on healthcare issues during his time in office, advocating for reforms and policies aimed at improving access to medical care. Benishek was known for his commitment to veterans' affairs and worked on legislation to support veterans' healthcare and benefits. He was elected to Congress in the 2010 midterm elections, part of the larger Republican wave that year, and served one term before being defeated in the 2014 election.
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Aug 31, 2015
Let me be clear: our veterans fought for our freedom; they shouldn't have to fight government bureaucrats too.
Aug 31, 2015
I have yet to have someone explain to me why it is that the veterans in this area are not entitled to a VA facility with a full-time doctor and quality healthcare.
Aug 31, 2015
Who in their right mind would want to take a position for 2 days a week following a contract where they had a full time position?
Aug 31, 2015
The veterans that I have spoken to, some of whom you will be hearing from this morning, are understandably concerned about the lack of a physician at this facility and the impact that the VA's failed recruitment efforts have had on the…
Aug 31, 2015
It seems like that should be able to be addressed while you are there so he didn’t have to drive three hours and then drive all the way back.
Jul 29, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. 11. ACCOUNTABILITY OF SECRETARY…
Jul 29, 2015
How much time is remaining on both sides? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan has 2 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 2\1/4\ minutes remaining.
Jul 29, 2015
Today I rise in support of H.R. 1994, legislation to allow the VA Secretary to fire employees because of poor performance or misconduct. I want to thank Chairman Miller for his strong leadership on this bill. The VA Committee has been…
Jul 29, 2015
We have a real opportunity here to inject accountability into the VA's culture of mismanagement. The Benishek-Sinema amendment would help ensure that, when a VA inspector general identifies a problem and offers recommendations to fix it…
Jul 21, 2015
I appreciate the gentlewoman's support, and I again encourage all Members to support H.R. 2256, as amended. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Michigan…
Jul 13, 2015
Such negligence and inaction would be unacceptable for any organization, but it is particularly unacceptable for a taxpayer funded Federal Government department that is charged with caring for the men and women who have served our Nation…
Jul 13, 2015
I don't think Congress ought to be doing that. I think those residency slots are--those 1,500 slots, the VA can see where their needs are.
Jul 13, 2015
We want to move that process forward and have the changes that the IG recommends implemented on a timely basis.
Jul 13, 2015
Medal of Honor recipients deserve our utmost appreciation, and I believe the small portion of our servicemembers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and earned the highest honor in our nation's Armed Forces have earned the…
Jul 13, 2015
I ask on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Somers that the committee amend the title of the bill to the Sergeant Daniel Somers' Classified Veterans Access to Care Act in memory of Sergeant Somers' service and sacrifice.
Jul 13, 2015
We owe it to our veterans and to the taxpayers who pay VA's bills to ensure that poor-performing VA bureaucrats are held accountable for failing to provide the high-quality care that our veterans have earned and deserve.
Jul 9, 2015
In addition, this legislation would allow States and Federal forests to react faster to catastrophic wildfire events, thereby reducing the future risk to public lands. Finally, this legislation includes a number of collaborative processes…
Jun 25, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 75, line 14, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $2,000,000)''. Page 76, line 8, insert after…
Jun 2, 2015
Can I have you be the one responsible for coming up with an answer of why these claims are gone?
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