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Jon Runyan: “It is simply unacceptable in a time of tightening belts that over $1 billion is being wasted by the VA due to a computer…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2013
It is simply unacceptable in a time of tightening belts that over $1 billion is being wasted by the VA due to a computer error when the money could be put towards benefits and health care for our Nation's veterans.
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Jon Runyan
New Jersey

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Criticism of VA wastefulness amidst budget constraints affecting veterans' care.

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