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NEWS from Hearing on the State of the VA Health Care System

Official Statement of Rep. Jerry Moran, Chairman

Witness List and Statements

Picture of Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA), Ranking Democrat Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Subcommittee Staff Director John Bradley

Picture of Chairman Moran and Bradley
Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA), left, Ranking Democrat Member on the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, makes a point that amuses Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Subcommittee Staff Director John Bradley. At right, Chairman Moran and Bradley listen intently to testimony.

Congressman Rob Simmons (R-CT), left, back to camera, listens to the testimony of the first witness, Dr. Thomas L. Garthwaite, VA Under Secretary for Health. At right, Congressman Michael Simpson (R-ID) asks a follow up question.
Testifying on behalf of veterans organizations were, from left, John C. Bollinger, Deputy Executive Director, Paralyzed Veterans of America; James R. Fischl, Director, National Veterans Affairs and Rehab- ilitation Commission, The American Legion; Joy J. Ilem, Assistant National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans; Paul A. Hayden, Associate Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Richard Jones, National Legislative Director, AMVETS.
Ellen M. Pitts, R.N., right, President of the VA Medical Center in Brockton, MA, testifies on behalf of the National Association of Government Employees. Joining her were Elaine Gerace, R.N., Divisional President of the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, on behalf of the Service Employees International Union; and Bobby J. Harnage, Sr., National President, American Federation of Government Employees.