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Tammy Duckworth: “Secretary Collins, your proposed budget seeks a massive 17%…”

Featuring: Tammy Duckworth, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

VA Sec Collins Grilled For 4 Hours by Congress — These 2 Moments Hit Hardest

Published May 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:59

When have you called me? 678-31-6-4444. Don't hand me crap. 678-316-4444. Good. You call me right now, it'll ring right there. YouTube videos are fun for Secretary Collins, your proposed budget seeks a massive 17% increase in funding for private sector community care, but only asks for a meager 2.8% increase for direct VA medical services. When you account for rising inflation, that will likely translate into an effective cut for direct care. (06:59–07:12)

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Asserts that the proposed budget includes a 17% increase for private sector care and a 2.8% increase for VA services.

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