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Senators Vitter and Sanders on Veterans Health Programs

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) spoke on the Senate floor about reports that veterans died while waiting for care at U.S. Department of Veterans… read more

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) spoke on the Senate floor about reports that veterans died while waiting for care at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. He tried to bring up his bill authorizing 27 VA health clinics. The chair of the Veterans Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), objected and tried to call up a larger bill to expand services to veterans and rollback cuts in cost of living adjustments. Senator Vitter objected, and the two debated both bills. close

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Senators Vitter and Sanders on Veterans Health Programs

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319250-4
Category:
Senate Highlight
Format:
Senate Highlight
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 08, 2014 | 2:48am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 08, 2014 | 7:51am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 08, 2014 | 2:48am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 08, 2014 | 7:51am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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