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David Roe

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David P. Roe is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Vermont's 1st congressional district from January 4, 2005, to January 3, 2021. During his time in Congress, Roe was known for his focus on healthcare issues, particularly in relation to veterans and the military. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where he advocated for improved services for veterans and their families.

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Jul 16, 2013

We believe that our Nation has no higher obligation than to ensure that the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces receive all the benefits and services owed to them in a timely manner.

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Jul 16, 2013

I truly don't. When something's working, the VSOs wanted it and it turns out that they were absolutely right, it has worked very well.

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Jul 16, 2013

I think it's been wildly successful.

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Jul 9, 2013

I think what everybody has asked but is still not clear to me is that when a young soldier, an 18-year-old soldier takes the oath and goes into the military, will that system that the DoD has, is an electronic record, be able to transfer…

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Jul 9, 2013

One of the--as Mr. Scott and Barbara both mentioned, the most common thing that a Congressman, probably everybody up here has, are a backlog of VA claims--why can't they get adjudicated quicker?

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Jun 25, 2013

There is already a cloud of uncertainty over the agency because of the issue of recess appointments pending in the courts.

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Jun 25, 2013

the unions win most of these elections; the majority of them.

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Jun 25, 2013

the type of legislative relief proposed by H.R. 2347 is needed to correct the problems created by the Board's decision in Specialty Healthcare.

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Jun 25, 2013

It is a false narrative to say that you can't carry on a respectful campaign and have a secret ballot.

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Jun 25, 2013

That is what you do in a free country. You vote and you have an election and whoever wins, wins.

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Jun 25, 2013

Workers are just as susceptible to intimidation when disbanding a union as they are when they are forming one.

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Jun 25, 2013

The bills propose substantial and one sided changes that appear intended to favor the interests of employers at the expense of employees.

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