Shea-Porter Statement on Office of Special Counsel Report on Manchester VA Medical Center

Statement

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter today released the following statement after the Office of Special Counsel issued its report on the Manchester VA Medical Center.

"The Office of Special Counsel's report is deeply troubling. It should not take a media expose for the VA to conduct the investigation these issues clearly required. This report shows that the VA must review its process for investigating whistleblower complaints and do more to include third-party reviewers. The VA should act quickly to address the very serious issues described in the Special Counsel's report. Veterans deserve the highest quality of care, and I will continue to push for major capital investments at the Manchester facility so that all our veterans can receive the care they need in our state. I am closely monitoring efforts to rapidly improve both access and quality of care for veterans in New Hampshire, and I am eagerly awaiting the completion of the investigative reports. VA leadership, both at the local and national level, must be held accountable for their long-delayed response to the concerns raised by the Manchester whistleblowers."

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