Disturbing News Revealed in VA OIG Report
September 3, 2015
Press Release
Poliquin Vows to Help Veterans Receive the Health Care They Deserve
WASHINGTON – According to CNN, “Hundreds of thousands of veterans listed in the Department of Veterans Affairs enrollment system died before their applications for care were processed, according to a report issued Wednesday.” Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement:
“It’s very troubling and concerning to learn that hundreds of thousands of our Veterans – who answered the ultimate call of duty to protect our freedoms – passed away before they were able to get the health care they badly needed.
“This is completely unacceptable.
“Earlier this year, I voted to increase VA funding, by 5.6%, and voted to give the VA Secretary the authority needed to fire or demote an employee that has a poor performance standard or misconduct. Clearly, more must be done to change the culture at the VA.
“As Maine’s Second District Congressman, I will be sure to continue to monitor this report as more news develops. Our Veterans fought for us, now we must fight for them.”
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