When you account for rising inflation, that will likely translate into an effective cut for direct care. The Trump administration's bias of privatization is diametrically opposed to the DAV and the VFW's independent budget, which wisely recommends Congress increase funding for VA medical services by 19.4% and reduce community care spending by roughly 6.3%. And the divergence between the VSO's independent budget and your budget doesn't end there. You also propose a 5.1% cut to medical support and compliance in your department. (07:18–07:35)
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Asserts that the Trump administration's privatization approach conflicts with recommendations to increase VA funding by 19.4% and reduce community care spending by 6.3%.
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