Patty Murray actually said...

He has implemented a hiring freeze that prevents VBA from hiring the staff needed to process veterans' claims.

I have seen him, at the VA, leave almost every senior position in the department without a permanent official in place.

Not one of the five criteria in any of the areas of concern GAO identified has been fully met by the VA.

Let me just say, veterans have really benefited from expanded access to affordable health insurance and the expanded Medicaid, in particular...