Posted on Sep 25, 2015
Have you seen this historical breakdown of The VA's troubled history?
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Have you seen this hisotrical breakdown of The VA's troubled history?
This is a great article on the VA's Troubled history! Many RP Members may know, but there are some things you may have missed. Take a journey through a program that has seen it's share of troubles!
Will it ever get fixed?
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/23/politics/va-scandals-timeline/#
Scandal, controversy and veterans care in the United States have gone hand-in-hand for virtually as long as there's been a republic.
After the Revolutionary War, for instance, payments promised by Congress to disabled veterans were left up to the states, and only a few thousand of those who served ever received anything, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Here's a time line of the many scandals the department and its predecessors have faced:
This is a great article on the VA's Troubled history! Many RP Members may know, but there are some things you may have missed. Take a journey through a program that has seen it's share of troubles!
Will it ever get fixed?
http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/23/politics/va-scandals-timeline/#
Scandal, controversy and veterans care in the United States have gone hand-in-hand for virtually as long as there's been a republic.
After the Revolutionary War, for instance, payments promised by Congress to disabled veterans were left up to the states, and only a few thousand of those who served ever received anything, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Here's a time line of the many scandals the department and its predecessors have faced:
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
PO1 John Miller Always good to insert some humor - sorry I'm so far behind in reponses - can't keep up!
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PO1 John Miller
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I agree and understand about being behind in responses!
On a side note, I have preordered this t shirt (I have a feeling it's going to be in very high demand) and will wear it to all my VA appointments!
On a side note, I have preordered this t shirt (I have a feeling it's going to be in very high demand) and will wear it to all my VA appointments!
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The VA is better than it's ever been...but, not as good as it's going to be.
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The VA is saddled with many legacies, including the Civil Service system. It will take a tremendous amount of effort, energy, and yes money, to change the VA culture, but it can be done, if there is a will to do so, in DC...
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