VA backlog claims disputed by inspector general findings
The VA faces an inspector general report challenging a VBA backlog figure of 99 000 claims and revealing 867 000 pending HEC records plus possible deletions and data issues. The controversy centers on overstated progress and data integrity across VBA and VHA systems and calls for accountability.
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Inspector General
Congress
Allison Hickey
VBA
VA Oig
House Committee On Veterans Affairs
House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs
OIG
VHA
HEC
Social Security Administration
Under Secretary For Health
USH
Assistant Secretary For Information and Technology
Oi&t
Office of Human Resources
Office of General Counsel
Brothers and Sisters
God Bless
John Taylor
Skytroopshtay
Gmail.com
Letter Continued on Page A4 Critique of progressives and corruption
The author argues that true progressives rooted in Judeo Christian ethics fought for equal opportunity and fair dealing, opposing corrupt government. They contrast historic progressives with current left leaders, accusing elites of manipulated government agencies and inflated fortunes. The piece questions earnings honesty and cites figures for Pelosi, McConnell, Clinton family, and others.
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Roosevelt
Mitt Romney as a grand father in six year documentary
The piece reviews Mitt Romney in the documentary Mitt, noting his affection for his 22 grandchildren and playful interactions. It contrasts Romney with loud political rivals and argues he could have won a presidential race, while acknowledging his decision not to run. It cites Mark Shields’s opinions and directs readers to creators.com for more.
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Mitt
Romney
Barack Obama
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Dr K discusses erectile dysfunction causes and treatments
Dr K explains vascular disease and risk factors for ED and urges heart health steps like quitting smoking, exercise, diet, and weight control. He notes medications for blood pressure can affect ED but adjustments help, and cites sildenafil Cialis and Levitra as treatments.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
DoctorK.com
Shattuck St
Boston
Drilling boom linked to rising oilfield waste spills across plains
An AP analysis shows spills of so called brine produced water from 2009 to 2014 totaling over 175 million gallons in more than 21 thousand incidents across major producing states. The spills damage land, threaten groundwater, and harm cattle on ranches like the Johnsons in New Mexico.
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Justin Johnson
Associated Press
Kerry Sublette
University of Tulsa
Reed
Texas
North Dakota
California
Alaska
Colorado
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Kansas
Utah
Montana
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
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Veterans Advocate
Nancy Pelosi
Mitch McConnell
Harry Reed
Bill Clinton
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Chelsea Clinton
John Boehner
Clinton Foundation
EPA
Shields
Vladimir Putin
Bashar Assad
Donald Trump
Ike
Mitt Romney
Dr. K
Roswell
Noble Finance
Ião
XcelEnergy Home Energy Services Insulation Program
XcelEnergy
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