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"Our veterans fought for all of us to be free, and it is only right
that we provide them with the best possible care this great nation
has to offer. Providing veterans substandard treatment, resulting in
nine deaths and 34 others seriously injured, is simply unacceptable.
The fact of the matter is the VA must ensure that its hiring
procedures do not allow anyone to cut corners and compromise
excellence. The VA must put procedures in place to ensure that only
qualified doctors are hired and that these medical professionals are
given the cultural training that comes with the unique culture of
the military. "The VA system is facing new challenges as a result
of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the federal government did
not prepare for this type of influx of new patients. Many more
wounded soldiers are surviving very serious injuries. I hope and
urge the VA to take quick actions on the series of recommendations
the inspector general made in his report. I want to assure our
veterans that we in Illinois, at the state level, are doing
everything in our power to make sure they all have access to the
care they need and rightfully deserve."
[Text from file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
(Veterans
Health Administration report) |
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