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Bballmd's avatar

Well said Alison. As a former VA surgeon, now called a provider, I understand the particular needs of our veterans and care that VA hospitals and clinics can most properly provide. During my time at the West Roxbury VA Hospital we were the New England VA spinal cord injury center providing interdisciplinary care that no private institution in New England could provide. Our nurses and technicians, who were paid well below market rates were world class in both ability and dedication. The veterans who worked and volunteered at our hospital and clinic were essential, compassionate and passionate about their work. Additionally, my first four months at West Roxbury I and my staff were able to get clinic wait times down from 4 months to less than six weeks with cancer patients - think agent orange victims - to nearly 48 hours. As Lincoln wished, those who served and suffered while in harms way deserve the best possible care - not a hand wave or the need to fight another battle just to obtain the medical, surgical and psychological care they were promised. God bless you and all our veterans and current warriors.

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Gail Dragoo's avatar

And 22 Democrats voted for this piece of shit. Way to go! I’m still pissed about it.

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