On the recordJuly 26, 2023
If we do not need a veteran to travel to an exam, we should not do that because that is time the veteran has to take off of work.
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congress.govIf we do not need a veteran to travel to an exam, we should not do that because that is time the veteran has to take off of work.
Senator Hassan advocates for minimizing unnecessary travel for veterans' medical exams.
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