[And remember, the House passed a similar bill some time ago - BEFORE all the current efforts to turn out attention away from this. ]
By Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Jun. 5, 2014
Lawmaker wants vets to be able to seek private care without pre-approval
Of course, in all the hype, the fact that Senators are going to fly to attend D-Day ceremonies makes it unlikely the bill will go anywhere until they return. Just shows how serious they are about this tragedy at the VA.
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By Matthew Daly The Associated Press, Jun. 5, 2014
Lawmaker wants vets to be able to seek private care without pre-approval
WASHINGTON The Senate is moving forward on a compromise bill to help veterans avoid long waits to see a doctor and make it easier to fire administrators who falsify records to cover up long wait times.
Hopes for a vote as soon as Thursday have dimmed, but senators said they would press ahead on a measure to address an uproar over veterans health care following allegations that veterans have died while waiting to see a Veterans Affairs doctor.
Of course, in all the hype, the fact that Senators are going to fly to attend D-Day ceremonies makes it unlikely the bill will go anywhere until they return. Just shows how serious they are about this tragedy at the VA.
Read more @ Senate moves toward vote on VA health care | Military Times | militarytimes.com