As the problems at the VA mount by the day, what is clear is that we have no idea what full scope of the problem is much less how to fix it. We cannot wait for a gridlocked Congress. Mr. President, we need a Surge for the VA Today. Let this be part of your legacy.
• Declare a public health emergency pursuant to PL 109-364
• Order Secretaries of VA, Defense, HHS to present a plan within 10 days to Surge and clear the backlog within 90 days. USE THE SURGE TO DEFINE A BASELINE of what it takes to meet our 14 day commitment.
• Order all active duty hospitals, clinics, other Federal facilities open to Veterans.
Please also consider Kenneth Fisher of the Fisher House for VA Secretary. He is the right man at the right time.
Sir, we need our Commander-in-Chief.
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