this is crazy and it's just flat stupid.
the fact is, if we were getting our budgets done and done on time, we wouldn't have to be talking about CRs.
the truth is, a veteran serves this country and they serve it, and we make promises, and CRs don't live up to those promises.
At the same time, VA trust scores, which you've already pointed out, continues to measure very, very high, almost 92 percent.
Look, I mean, you ping pong things back and forth, but the truth is there's an expenditure of taxpayer dollars here.
When veterans can't be seen in a timely manner, or they have to drive too far for services, they need to be connected up with community care...
This year's request is $370 billion, represents 10 percent increase over FY '24.
VA needs to continue to build on this momentum and continue to hire and retain quality personality.
a veteran serves this country and they serve it, and we make promises, and CRs don't live up to those promises.