Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the hearing on the department of Veterans Affairs response to covid19 pandemic. All who are here, welcome, and those who are joining us by technology, were glad to have you as well. As we know this committee has seen numerous times the challenges that have been faced. We as senators have seen lots of challenges in our nation but we know and especially we know that veterans are not unfamiliar with adversity. Adversity provides us an opportunity to evaluate vulnerabilities in our systems, to reflect on whats worked and to make improvements for the future. Unfortunately the future is still with us. Covid has not disappeared, as many of us thought or hoped it would. After a few months. As we discuss the departments Pandemic Response thus far today i hope to hear what the va has learned in a number of areas. The va faced challenges relating to the administration of both benefits and disability compensation and pension exams as well as the provision of
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Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the hearing on the department of Veterans Affairs response to covid19 pandemic. All who are here, welcome, and those who are joining us by technology, were glad to have you as well. As we know this committee has seen numerous times the challenges that have been faced. We as senators have seen lots of challenges in our nation but we know and especially we know that veterans are not unfamiliar with adversity. Adversity provides us an opportunity to evaluate vulnerabilities in our systems, to reflect on whats worked and to make improvements for the future. Unfortunately the future is still with us. Covid has not disappeared, as many of us thought or hoped it would. After a few months. As we discuss the departments Pandemic Response thus far today i hope to hear what the va has learned in a number of areas. The va faced challenges relating to the administration of both benefits and disability compensation and pension exams as well as the provision of
And how many were enslaved including those born free in the north. Enjoy American History tv every weekend on cspan3. Now, a hearing on the Health Concerns of veterans exposed to dangerous chemicals in uzbekistan known as k2. A veteran told members of the House Oversight committee that more Scientific Data is needed before providing health care and disability benefits to veterans who served at the base between 2001 and 2005. Hearin this is about 90 minutes. Ecur ity all right. Good morning, everyone. O welcome to todays hybrid will hearing of the national Oversight Committee on the committee of oversight and me government reform. Pursuant to house rules, some persons will appear remotely anl some in person via webex. Ce mas. Let me remind everyone from thea latest guidance from the house. Physician all individuals attending this hearing in persos will have to wear a face mask. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you when they are speaki
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