Focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in january last year. It was garys story and accompanying allegations that 40 veteran patients had died while waiting to receive care for the Va Medical Center in phoenix arizona that kicked off a nationwide access and accountability scandal the likes of which the da had never seen. It also led directly to the creation of the Choice Program and to the allocation of billions more tax
With be a secretary david show ulkin. This is two hours and 20 minutes. [inaudible conversation] the committee will come to order. We thank all of you for being here and joining us tonight. Its somewhat unusual for the committee to meet in the evening hours for a conference we are staying up late for. I want to keep our work laser focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in january last year. It was garys story and accompa
Extend private Healthcare Provider options for trouble accessing va services. This is just under two and a halfhour. [inaudible conversation] the committee will come to order. We thank all of you for being here and joining us tonight. Its somewhat unusual for the committee to meet in the evening hours for a conference we are staying up late for. I want to keep our work laser focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in janu
For lauren casey tonight. What should we expect. Natasha, the good news is the worst of it is happening right now and you can see this line of storms and you see the lightning associated with it, wilmington getting hit with heavy showers, its skirting to the south of philadelphia. Were catching a little bit of a break but notice it is going to keep moving towards the shore so those of you who are in places like vineland if youre down in Atlantic City be on the lookout, youve got a round of this coming your way. As we zoom out, whats happening is a front is going to track through. We know that the front can help us out a lot, it can have that pass us by and then make humidity a lot better and that is what were going to see as we head into the next 24 hours. So, we just have to hang on and get rid of these storms. Current temperature right now in philadelphia, 77 degrees. You can see the wind out of the south at 8 miles per hour. So wind is not too bad. Does feel like 78 though and that
Fourth quarter, in line with expectations. Enough for a rough session overnight in asia however. The nikkei average in japan down again 5 . Fears over the Global Economy, the nikkei declining 11 this week alone on those negative Interest Rates out of the bank of japan. There are now reports that the bank of japan is considering a emergency meeting to discuss further easing. To the war on isis we go. Cia director john brennan said the terrorist group used chemical weapons on the battlefield. They believe isis has ability to make mustard and chlorine gases. Martin shkreli offering kanye west 10 million so it isnt released to the public. He also bought wutang clans latest album. Putting Hillary Clinton back on the hot seat. Peter barnes in washington with the story now. Peter, good morning. Reporter good morning, maria. State Department Investigators issued a subpoena to the Clinton Foundation last fall seeking documents about the charitys projects that may have required approval from the