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Tammy Duckworth: “Veterans want more care at VA facilities, but your…”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 11:31

What did you say it? You just. What I know is that you're in. You're ignoring the independent budget. I am not ignoring anything. The independent budget recommendations demonstrate otherwise. Veterans want more care at VA facilities, but your department has made politically driven decisions to reject veterans preferences. I strongly advise that you correct course, present real meaningful evidence and actually consult Congress and the VSOs and Mr. Topper, where you promised me something and you still have not delivered it to me. (11:31–11:39)

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Asserts that veterans prefer more care at VA facilities, but decisions have been made to reject these preferences.

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