Richard Burr actually said...

if the VA is to continue to deliver top-notch health care to veterans, then it needs to be able to attract and retain qualified medical prof...

But, I would say this to all three of you, just because things are in statute certain ways, if they don't work, for God's sake, tell us so t...

My answer would be, probably not. It would probably not be involved in research to the degree that they are.

the challenge is that the VA competes for these professionals in a marketplace where they are high in demand and short in supply.