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Jacky Rosen: “The VA is the largest employer of veterans.”

Featuring: Jacky Rosen, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Nevada

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Published October 17, 2024 | Video Starts at 49:50

Do you feel comfortable with the care the VA is currently providing? I know that the men and women who work at the VA hospitals and work for the VA, and you know The VA is the largest employer of veterans. Only second above the post office, is actually the second largest employer of veterans. But the VA hospital, largest employer of veterans in our nation. (49:50–49:53)

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