On the recordJuly 16, 2015
Our veterans have earned the care they are due to receive through the Department of Veterans Affairs. So many men and women of the military put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safety and security of our country. Unfortunately, bad news coming out of the Department continues to pile up. This week, it was revealed that nearly one-third of the 847,000 veterans with pending applications for health care may have already passed away. This means, at some point in their lives, over 200,000 men and women who served our country bravely weren't able to access the care that they were promised. These benefits were earned through service, but due to mismanagement, they remained in an endless waiting line. Mr. Speaker, we can and must do better for our Nation's servicemen and -women. We must continue to institute reforms at the VA to ensure that our veterans receive proper care. ____________________
