On the recordMarch 10, 2009
This budget will help us eliminate the shameful backlog of 400,000 veterans benefits claims and finally get those veterans the services and support they deserve.
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congress.govThis budget will help us eliminate the shameful backlog of 400,000 veterans benefits claims and finally get those veterans the services and support they deserve.
Teague discusses the budget's role in addressing veterans' benefits claims backlog.
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When that happens, it is up to us to exercise our constitutional authority and exercise our oversight powers.
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