Remember that little VA Hosp issue thingie in Colorado? Obama Signs Bill Buying More Time for Beleaguered VA Hospital

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:21:01 -0400

The bill is the second one that Congress passed within the last three weeks to permit work to keep going on the Denver-area project, which has become the poster child for VA cost overruns and program delays.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/06/16/obama-signs-bill-buying-more-time-for-beleaguered-va-hospital.html

Obama Signs Bill Buying More Time for Beleaguered VA Hospital

President Obama signed legislation allowing the VA to redirect funds from various parts of its budget toward the Colorado hospital project.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 17 at 2015 9:23 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:23:16 -0400

This will probably give them more time to collect their illegal bonuses. Someone needs to drop the hammer of justice on the VA.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Jun 17 at 2015 10:05 AM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:05:44 -0400

Of course he did! Let's just spend more money! Hell, the Disabled Vets don't need it, right?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 1:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:56:59 -0400

I hated on the VA, before hating on the VA was cool. That said, the bill was approved by a Republican congress, if he had vetoed it... then he would have been painted as the bad guy for not supporting Veterans.

There is a need for the hospital, he's not going to save the taxpayer any money by canceling the project and starting over again... and he's not going to help veterans by causing further delays.

What he needs to do is hold those people responsible for managing this project accountable, throwing people in prison for gross mismanagement should be an option left on the table.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 17 at 2015 4:17 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:17:38 -0400

Obama is trying to win the hearts and minds of the veteran population...

Response by Sgt John H. made Jun 18 at 2015 1:54 PM

Sgt John H. — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:54:48 -0400

Having been inpatient at several VAs, I was always impressed by the caring everyday workers. Conversely, it has always amazed me how the Government can have such an opposite approach. As long as they pad their pockets, anything goes.... Anything and everything our elected officials touch immediately because an inefficient, wasteful, protective, and bureaucratic nightmare. But you can bet that they are filling their pockets....