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Democrats, Republicans, the President, Secretary Shinseki are all concerned about this issue.
I believe that targeted legislation like Senate Bill 1148 takes us another step forward to helping our Nation's veterans.
These individuals should not also feel burdened by the financial strain of having to wait several months for these benefits.
It is a breath of fresh air.
Thank you and the Ranking Member for holding this hearing.
I hope that we will remember our commitment to caring for these brave heroes who have sacrificed greatly to serve this country.
I am proud to be a cosponsor of [Senator Tester's] bill, the Military Family Relief Act.
We have not passed a budget here in Washington, D.C., in 5 years.
What sense does it make to raise the debt ceiling and yet do so without any structural changes to this Government?
I think this is as critical of a hearing as we can have at this date and time.