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Darlene Hooley: “3,400 waiting at her hospital. I suspect everyone here who has a veteran hospital can talk about the number waiting…”

On the recordApril 7, 2003
3,400 waiting at her hospital. I suspect everyone here who has a veteran hospital can talk about the number waiting already before the tax cut. It seems to me when any soldier comes home, he or she should not have to worry about whether or not they are going to get health care. That is not something they should be worrying about right now.
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Darlene Hooley
Oregon

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Addressing the issue of healthcare access for veterans.

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