The questions were asked to them of the VISN, and they responded back. So, it was the senior leadership at the Spokane VA center, saying very clearly, they do not have the dollars to be able to do the duties that they need.
Patty Murray: “The questions were asked to them of the VISN, and they responded back. So, it was the senior leadership at the Spokane…”
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Murray emphasizes the Spokane VA's budget issues and leadership's acknowledgment of insufficient funds.
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