We owe it to our veterans and their families to get it right the first time, every time.

Congress should increase the plot allowance from $700 to $1,150 for all eligible veterans...

We face a deficit crisis and we must act to be prudent stewards of our budget for generations yet born.

This should not and will not come at the expense of our Nation's heroes and the sacrifices they made.

Justice delayed is justice denied and benefits delayed, are benefits denied.

I applaud you, Secretary Shinseki, because every time we talk to you we talk about accountability.

This is simply unacceptable.

We are here today to hold VA accountable for its inability to properly serve these Veterans who are most in need of VA's assistance.

Improving VA's fiduciary program is essential, because it serves a very vulnerable segment of the Veteran population - Veterans who are no longer able to take care of themselves.

As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorials Affairs, I'm greatly concerned about the current state of the VA's Fiduciary Program.

When the VA fails to provide this assistance, many veterans experience extreme financial hardship.