Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Let us streamline that path, and that is what this bill does, and I would appreciate the support of the entire committee."

"VVA has long believed that the VA must do more--a lot more--to attract and retain health care workers leaving active duty to 'sign on' with the VA."

"It is an honor to be able to introduce S. 2279, the Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act."

"the single factor, more than health care, that has gone up faster than inflation in our economy."