Tom Udall actually said...

Our bill switches the burden of proof from the soldier to the government, where in such cases it rightfully belongs.

Stating that the government should prove a soldier's illness is not service-related.

10/20/2009

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And are they enabled and empowered to create savings within the agencies?

I think that is an excellent suggestion, working with our subcommittee chairs to try to get that information.