Learn from Arizona

Press Release

U.S. Representative Sean Duffy (WI-07) is demanding answers from the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Patrick Kelly. In light of shocking allegations regarding mistreatment of Veterans at the Minneapolis VA, Rep. Duffy sent a list of questions to the Director on behalf of his constituents and the many Veterans who receive care from the Minneapolis VA system. Among the questions, "Has the director, or any superior, asked employees to manipulate data?" and, "How many employees have been terminated after coming forward with concerns" and "What is the process when these complaints are received?"

Duffy was outraged that, after showing an initial interest to be transparent about the situation, the Minneapolis VA system abruptly cancelled a Congressional staff conference call less than twenty-four hours after setting it up, with no indication of when they might reschedule.

Rep. Duffy commented, "Now is the time for the Director and the Minneapolis VA to be as forthcoming and transparent as possible." He continued, "Veterans have earned the right to this care, but they deserve to know if they are not in the best possible hands. If the VA has learned anything from the horrific scandal in Arizona, it is imperative that they provide the necessary answers, hold the responsible parties accountable and fix any issues as quickly as possible."

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