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Chuck Schumer: “Trump is decimating the VA. This week, the VA announced…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Chuck Schumer and Amy Klobuchar Criticize Republican Healthcare Bill and Its Impact on Rural America

Published | Video Starts at 04:06

What was first that would be the most unpopular was the repeal their attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Second. So was second. John McCain thumbs down most unpopular. And then this one. Okay, and what else is happening? Trump is decimating the VA. This week, the VA announced plans for wide scale employee reductions at the VA. 30,000 jobs. It's going to make healthcare for our veterans much, much worse. And while the big ugly bill jeopardizes health insurance for veterans, while the big ugly bill shuts down hospitals … (04:06–04:17)

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Asserts that the VA is planning to reduce its workforce by 30,000 jobs.

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