"Did VA ever conduct a detailed investigation into this issue and, if so, why has Congress never been informed?"
"But you cannot do that by your own policy."
"Has VA ever conducted an investigation?"
"You won't run a business that way."
"The VA's sweeping definition for prosthetics opens the door for confusion."
"Such an inclusive definition means that small policy changes can have impacts on areas that would not otherwise be impacted."
"The Committee looks forward to receiving the VA's detailed plan on changes to its acquisition structure for prosthetics."
"I request your response to the enclosed questions for the record I am submitting in reference to the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled 'Purchasing Perspective: VA's Prosthetic..."
"Numerous contracts reviewed by this Subcommittee show VA purchasers splitting contracts in order to remain under a specific price threshold for purchase."
"You know, not doing things for 30 years, working off of expired directives, 11 years between reviewing documents. That is part of what has gotten us into this mess now, wouldn't you agree?"
"What special training, experience, tooling, or technique is required on behalf of the surgeon to use the various biological brands?"