ABC News: President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs pledged Tuesday to transform the beleaguered agency, saying that “systematic failures” must be addressed.
Robert McDonald cited problems with patient access to health care, transparency, accountability and integrity, among other issues.
“The seriousness of the moment demands urgent action,” McDonald told the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “The VA is in crisis. The veterans are in need. There is a lot of work to do to transform the department and it will not be easy, but it is essential and can be achieved.”
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