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Michael Guest: “The VA came in in 2024.”

Featuring: Michael Guest, Republican | U.S. House Mississippi, District 3

'How Have We Been Able To Fix The System?': Guest Asks Collins About Modernizing VA Health System

Published June 1, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:59

I know that that is probably a common complaint that you receive for VA facilities across the country. The VA came in in 2024. They resurfaced, but now we have again resurfaced parking spots. But it's the lack of parking. And so. And that can be challenges, challenging as we know if veterans are trying to get to doctor's appointments, be there early. (06:59–07:02)

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Asserts that the VA intervened in 2024 regarding parking challenges at the Jackson, Mississippi facility.

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“VA efforts to replace this aging legacy system began in 2001.”
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“There are resurfaced parking spots, but it's the lack of parking [that is the issue].”
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“If veterans are trying to get to doctor's appointments, [the lack of parking] can be challenging.”
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