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David Roe: “It is ridiculous that VA is paying employees to sit at home for almost a year in some cases at the taxpayers' expense.”

On the recordMarch 23, 2015
It is ridiculous that VA is paying employees to sit at home for almost a year in some cases at the taxpayers' expense.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of the VA's practice of prolonged paid administrative leave for employees.

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Now, don't just ask me that. Go back and read the words of the people that founded this country and put together our Constitution.

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