Robert C. Byrd: “The Congress is not going to let the social security system go bankrupt. We will work very hard with the President to…”

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.

We need important changes in our great health benefit program. TRICARE, to ensure a superior benefit for the long-term.

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.