And this year's budget request has one sentence about the program, which was actually our first notification that the VA Kids Care program is no longer being implemented. Now, VA's own data shows that 58% of veterans with children have no showed or canceled their employment. Why? Because of lack of childcare. So I wanted to ask you today, what is your plan to restart this program and comply with the law? Thanks, Senator. (00:54–01:06)
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