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Following Reports of Continued Mismanagement at VA hospitals, Shaheen Reintroduces Legislation to Spur Accountability

Press Release

Date: Nov. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C
Issues: Veterans Health and Health Care Legislative Branch

Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced legislation in the Senate that would mandate random, outside auditing of Veterans Administration (VA) medical facilities by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This follows recent reports that, despite reform efforts, certain VA medical facilities are still engaging in mismanagement that is delaying care and endangering the lives of veterans.

"This legislation is about changing the culture at the VA," said Shaheen. "Anyone who has fought to protect this country should be receiving quality, timely care from the VA. My bill will shed a light on troubling mismanagement at certain VA facilities, and complements the reform efforts that have already been put in place."


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