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Derrick Van Orden: “That's $4,000 and bah. And you know, having been in the…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Van Orden Questions VBA on Restoring VR&E Program in Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 10:08

They would get the rate? Yes, sir. They would get the rate based on the facility they are attending in person. Okay, see, this is an issue because That's $4,000 and bah. And you know, having been in the military for a long time is based on where you live or your duty station. So this is something that Chris and I have to work on because that's just, that's fraudulent in my opinion. (10:08–10:18)

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Asserts that the BAH is $4,000 and is typically based on residence or duty station.

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