Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “These staffing shortages are also leading to the closure of…”

“Some facilities are waiting months and months to even hear back, if they hear back at all. And in 2025, for the first time ever, VA actually hired fewer positions than it lost. So These staffing shortages are also leading to the closure of three clinics, Oregon, New York and Tennessee. And you've asked us for budget increases every year, in particular to fund these positions. In this year's request, you're asking for funding to support 443,327 full time equivalent employees.” (02:42–02:49)

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