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Derrick Van Orden: “That's $4,000. And bah, having been in the military for a…”

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

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'Has Anyone Been Held Accountable?': Van Orden Grills VA Official On Fraudulent Benefit Payouts

Published | Video Starts at 03:59

They would get the rate of bah? 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, 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. (03:59–04:10)

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

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