On the recordMarch 14, 2016
Choice is broken. We have to figure out how to make it work. Our veterans are suffering because of it, which is unacceptable.
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congress.govChoice is broken. We have to figure out how to make it work. Our veterans are suffering because of it, which is unacceptable.
Tester emphasizes the need to improve the broken veterans' choice program.
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