Jon Runyan: “I applaud you, Secretary Shinseki, because every time we talk to you we talk about accountability.”

intimidation or retaliation, not just against whistleblowers but against any employee who raises their hand to identify a problem, is absolutely unacceptable.

Any impediments to veterans who might show clear and irrefutable evidence that they should be granted benefits, should be considered.

one of the biggest national security threats is our debt.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 40, line 23, after the dollar amount…