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Begich Says VA Issues a "Compounded" Problem

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Senator Mark Begich

With increased military activity abroad, the United States now has 1.4 million additional veterans.  When they return from their tours of duty, it’s expected that those in need of medical care will get it from the Department of Veterans Affairs.  However, an Alaska senator says the VA has been fraught with funding issues, and the problem isn’t new.  KDLG’s Chase Cavanaugh has more.

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