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Veterans discuss shutdown fears with Loebsack at UI
Iowa City veterans and veterans services staff voiced concerns during a speech by Rep. Dave Loebsack on the recent 16 day federal shutdown. He warned of another closure and discussed backlogged VA claims and furloughs affecting staff and benefits processing. The event aired views from Allen Roberts and Barry Sharp on health care stability and delays at Des Moines and Chicago offices.
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Dave Loebsack
D-Iowa
Veterans’ Services
University of Iowa Communications Center
Loebsack
House
Armed Services Committee
Allen Roberts
Roberts
Air Force
Department of Veteran Affairs
Barry Sharp
Iowa City
Patrick Kearns
American Federal of Government Employees Union
VA Center
Sharp
Veterans Benefits Administration
Des Moines
Chicago
Kearns