Political Quotes

Jeanne Shaheen: As every Member of this Committee knows full well, one of the most complex challenges facing this Committee and Congress…

On the recordOctober 5, 2015
As every Member of this Committee knows full well, one of the most complex challenges facing this Committee and Congress over the next several years will be the growing backlog of veterans disability claim appeals.
Said by
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen highlights the significant backlog in veterans' disability claims.

Share

More from Jeanne Shaheen

Aug 8, 2026

For the first time in decades, Lebanon has a real chance to reclaim its sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and break free from Iran’s malign influence, but success depends on sustained American support.

lankford.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

The United States cannot afford to look away from the threat that Tuberculosis poses to Americans’ health and global health security," said Senator Shaheen.

young.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

It’s outrageous the Administration would try to shortchange our troops and their families from receiving the full benefits that they have earned through service and sacrifice.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jul 18, 2026

Congress expects the State Department to invest resources to advance human rights, democratic institutions, civil society, freedom of expression and worker rights.

propublica.org

Other voices in this conversation