Murray has questions on the backlog

This is from Senator Patty Murray's office.  And on Congress, time ran out and Dona and the gang will do a Congress and Veterans piece next week. 





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Murray Press Office
Friday, April 19, 2013
(202) 224-2834

Murray will question VA Secretary on implementation of plan to cut down claims backlog at Budget Committee hearing next Tuesday 

(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, released the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) plan to expedite processing of benefit claims that have been pending for a year or more, in order to reduce the claims backlog. Senator Murray plans to question VA Secretary Eric Shinseki on implementation of the program this Tuesday, April 23^rd at a Senate Budget Committee hearing that she will chair. 

“This is a problem that continues to confound the VA and frustrate veterans of all eras. I’m pleased that the VA is taking action to get benefits into the hands of veterans quickly, but this has never been a problem that lends itself to easy fixes and I have a number of questions about how this program will be implemented.”

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Matt McAlvanah

Communications Director

U.S. Senator Patty Murray

202-224-2834 - press office

202--224-0228 - direct

Twitter: @mmcalvanah