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Derrick Van Orden: “The VA disapproves [HR4424] or they don't support it.”

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

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Underscores Suicide Prevention at Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Hearing

Published April 16, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:41

I just want to briefly speak about HR4424 that was put in by my good friend From New York, Mr. LaLota, about Vietnam veterans liver flu cancer study. I see that The VA disapproves [HR4424] or they don't support it. I get that. And one of the reasons is that they may have to update their regulations to reflect a change, if at any weight, any time, that the Veterans … (01:41–01:46)

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