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Guest view: Reforming the VA begins with closing the revolving door

April 25, 2016

Belleville News Democrat

By Mike Bost

U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District of Illinois

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs came under intense scrutiny in recent years as stories of secret waiting lists, inordinate delays, and substandard care came to light. While many hardworking and dedicated professionals work at VA facilities across the country, a small number of unscrupulous employees gave the entire department a bad name.

As a Marine and a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I was pleased that Republicans and Democrats in Congress came together to reform the system. Yet if these reforms are going to take root at the local level, they can only do so under steady leadership and a long-term vision at each of our VA medical centers.

 


Read more here: https://www.bnd.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article73444162.html#storylink=cpy

Permalink: https://bost.house.gov/2016/4/guest-view-reforming-va-begins-closing-revolving-door

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