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Panel 1 

Cornelio R. Hong, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Norwich Internal Medicine
Norwich, Connecticut 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Mr. Edward S. Banas, Sr.
Commander-in-Chief
Veterans of Foreign Wars 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Panel 2 

Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D.
Deputy Under Secretary for Health
Department of Veterans Affairs 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Accompanied by: 

Mr. Michael A. Valentino
Chief Consultant, Pharmacy Benefits Management
Department of Veterans Affairs 

Ms. Barbara J. Manning
Program Analyst, Policy and Forecasting Service
Department of Veterans Affairs 

Panel 3 

Mr. Rick Weidman
Director, Government Relations
Vietnam Veterans of America 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Mr. William Carl Blake
Associate Legislative Director
Paralyzed Veterans of America 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Ms. Joy J. Ilem
Assistant National Legislative Director
Disabled American Veterans 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Mr. Peter S. Gaytan
Principal Deputy Director
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division
The American Legion 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Mr. Richard Jones
National Legislative Director
AMVETS 
(Prepared Testimony | PDF)

Submitting for the Record 

Mr. John Gage
National President
American Federation of Government Employees