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CSPAN2 Lawmakers Press Veterans Affairs Secretary On Addressing Agency Problems May 6, 2017

Good morning, were placed to welcome back a good friend, dr. David shulkin. She last time you appeared before our committee you were in the virginia undersecretary for health and now kicked upstairs after a nance confirmation vote and that says a lot in this political environment. So congratulations. You have a great background in the philadelphia area, just learned you were in marstown and you certainly bring lat of experience to the job and although im sure these days that the challenges are very dawning for you daunting for you. This hearing is unusual. Rather than the typical Budget Hearing we have at this time of year, were limited to a discussion of the skinny budget, the skinny budget materials the onb sent to the hill in march. They twopage entry for the va doesnt give us much to go on in terms of Program Priorities but the skinny budget gives us the administratio ....

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CSPAN2 Lawmakers Press Veterans Affairs Secretary On Addressing Agency Problems May 8, 2017

Health care, decreased wait times and modernize the va i. T. System. Good morning here today were pleased to welcome back our good friend dr. David shulkin, the new secretary of the department of Veterans Affairs. The last time you appeared before our committee you were v under sector for health. Now youve been kicked upstairsp after a Unanimous Senate confirmation vote, we become unanimous and that says a lot in this political environment so congratulations. We come with your background i know you a great background inph philadelphia. I just learned you certainly bring a lot of experience to the job. Although im sure these days the challenges are very daunting for you. We realize this ring is a bit unusual. Ua rather than a typical budgeting where you have at this time of year we are limited tod discussion of the skinny budget, the skinny budget mentors that omb sent to ....

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CSPAN2 Veterans Health Administration Officials Testify On Suicide Prevention May 16, 2016

To lawmakers about Mental Health care and Suicide Prevention programs for veterans and their families. The witnesses testify on why some are not receiving the necessary treatment and how a new law passed last year is trying to address the issue. This hearing is two and a half hours. [inaudible conversations] committee come to order. Good morning, everybody. Thank you for being with the committee for todays oversight hearing entitled combating the crisis evaluating efforts to prevent veteran suicide. As the hearing title suggests, we are here this morning to discuss the ongoing veteran suicide crisis that, according to the latest Data Available from the department of Veterans Affairs, finds 22 veterans a day dying at their own hands. Im disappointed that the v. ....

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CSPAN3 Key Capitol Hill Hearings May 18, 2016

Lifetime job so that we wouldnt feel pressure to do a decision based on Public Opinion from fear that somehow we will be driven from our work. And so were not thinking about Public Opinion in terms of reaching the answer that we believe the law compels. Every year, if you read our most sensitive decisions, you will see us recognizing the impact those decisions might have on people. In every sensitive opinion the court is very aware when one of its decisions is going to be particularly difficult for some people in the society. Its recognized in our writing. But we do take pride on the fact that we are voting according to what we think the constitution or the laws require. That means that we can be aware of what the effect will be. We can even acknowledge it. But thats a different thing from letting it determine the outcome of a decision. [ applause ] now, would the students pl ....

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CSPAN3 Politics And Public Policy Today May 17, 2016

This issue for about eight years. The conversations are moving to action. So today id like to focus on four specific areas. As supporting those most at risk and the importance of research. In iavas annual member survey, over 80 of they continue to mismgs the role of the family and friends with over many 5 . Ened as a result getting that help. For those in care, three of four of our members are yew the v. A. Which is up so , and comparable with those yew the with more help seekers, its critical to ensure that the proper is resourced. Its a Different Task of hiring and retaining talent. The hire process is confusing and lengthy, at times deterring or rejecting qualified we need to know how best and to use updated where the need is. Climate surveying, v. A. Is using staff. We obvious who support v. A. Says missions, some of who is are members. Our members have shared stories relaying how they individual saved their lives. Finally nee ....

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