On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
We passed the Veterans First Act out of the Committee unanimously 125 days ago. We have yet to deal with it on the floor.
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congress.govWe passed the Veterans First Act out of the Committee unanimously 125 days ago. We have yet to deal with it on the floor.
Tester emphasizes the delay in addressing the Veterans First Act despite unanimous support.
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