i think we need to continue to apply pressure as it relates to the homelessness. the good news about veterans homelessness is that we ve actually found a great solution to solve it. we know that getting veterans in housing first and foremost and then treating them for any challenges that they have as it relates to trauma or addictions, helping them get a job, we know that getting them in housing first and foremost is a solution to keep them off the streets. that s the good news. the bad news is is that one veteran who s out on the streets is one veteran too many. so we no ed to continue to push that get that 50,000 down to 0. absolutely. i want your reaction to this usa today report that about $142 million in bonuses were paid during a year that saw a lot of high-profile cases of scandal, waste, inefficiency. i mean, people were dying. yeah. well, it s unacceptable to reward individuals while simultaneously there are horrible bad actors at v.a., having secret wait lists. obviou
to 50,000 veterans are still homeless on any given night in our country. yesterday president obama stressed that more can be done for veterans. the unacceptable problems that we ve seen like long wait times and some veterans not getting the timely care that they need is a challenge for all of us if we are to match our words with deeds. and my message to every single veteran, to veterans all across this country is that i am still not satisfied. and bob mcdonald is still not satisfied. usa today report reveals that the department of veterans affairs paid more than $142 million in bonuses in 2014, even as major issues wracked the agency. joining me now, bill rush. bill, great seeing you. thanks for being with me. thanks for having us. seems like we ve come a long way with veteran homelessness esche us, but it s still an extraordinary number. what can be done to solve this?