Billion compromise to address the Veterans Affairs scandal. Those involved in the intense negotiations say 5 billion is paid for with cuts elsewhere and the rest is labelled emergency spending. The veterans need Quick Response. And this is the way that we need to be able to make sure that veterans are not standing in line. Planes and tanks and guns are a cost of war. So taking care of men and women who use those weapons. Reporter the measure includes allowing veterans living more than 40 miles from a va facility to get outside treatment providing some choice and flexibility. I dont believe there will be a flight of all the veterans out of the system. But we dont know until we start this program. Reporter the scandal came to light in the spring when whistle blowers said they manipulated waiting lists to hide long delays and allegations that veterans died while waiting for treatment. It cost then secretary his job. The va is not sacred, the veteran is. Thats the most important thing for
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