May 8, 2013
Clearly, if this Committee is to do its job well, it is important that we hear not just from representatives of the VA but from people on the ground who will be impacted by legislation that this Committee considers.
Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
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May 8, 2013
Are there any health care systems in this country which are doing a better job than the VA that we can learn from?
May 8, 2013
the VA tends to be ahead of the curve in the use of these compared to a civilian population
May 8, 2013
Thank you for inviting Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide views on pending health-related legislation.
May 8, 2013
I look forward to working with you to make sure that we pass that important piece of legislation.
May 8, 2013
I believe that S. 852 will give us the opportunity to pilot these methods responsibly within the VA.
May 8, 2013
I think people are aware of the fact that veterans throughout this country are addressing many serious issues.
May 8, 2013
I was pleased to support the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.
May 8, 2013
as Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am proud to introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of- Living Adjustment Act of 2013. I am also pleased to be joined by Ranking Member Burr and all of my colleagues on the Committee…
May 8, 2013
as the Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, I am committed to ensuring we provide our Nation's veterans the opportunities they need to successfully transition back to civilian life. One of the programs afforded to veterans to…
May 7, 2013
I wish to announce that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs will meet on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Pending Health Care Legislation.'' For further information regarding this meeting, please contact…
Apr 25, 2013
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am proud to introduce the Veterans Health Promotion Act of 2013, which will address veterans' health and wellness. The most recent statistics show that VA is providing health care…
Apr 25, 2013
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I am proud to introduce the Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013, which will address the important needs of veterans' caregivers. For generations, as the men and women…
Apr 25, 2013
as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I rise to introduce the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013. I would like to thank Ranking Member Burr for joining me to introduce this bill. At a time when too many veterans…
Apr 24, 2013
It would be much larger than it is right now because more people would be paying into it.
Apr 24, 2013
That is a very important question, and let me answer it in several ways. First thought: let's be clear, we have some colleagues in the House and Senate who believe not just that you should privatize Social Security, not just that you…
Apr 24, 2013
I want to thank my colleague Senator Harkin not only for his fight for seniors and disabled vets on this issue but for his long career in fighting for those people who often do not have a voice here in Washington. The time has come for the…
Apr 24, 2013
I would say the Senator makes a very good point. And I often point out to my Republican friends that I think you are looking at yourself and me as some of the major deficit hawks. Our friends today who want to cut Social Security in the…
Apr 24, 2013
I would say that most estimates suggest that. If you look at both Iraq and Afghanistan, it may be three times that number.
Apr 24, 2013
That is right. I think the point has to be made--and I see Senator Durbin on the floor as well, and he has made this point-- that we can argue about how we go forward on Social Security, but we should be clear: Social Security hasn't…
Apr 24, 2013
I think when history looks back at this particular moment, our kids and our grandchildren and our great grandchildren are going to ask us where we were.
Apr 24, 2013
Drought is one of the manifestations that we are seeing in terms of climate change.
Apr 24, 2013
I also agree we should not invade Canada. I live right near there. It would be terrible. What we are hearing and what we have heard now for a number of months is a discussion about deficit reduction, about how we proceed and how we address…
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