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Back now with an nbc news investigation. a stunning number of our nations veterans are being hit with millions of dollars in medical bills. a government watchdog says the va should be paying but isnt. >> reporter: when amanda wolf decided to join the military, the u.s. coast guard was the perfect fit. >> training to save lives is what appealed to me. >> reporter: she left after serving six years, and like many veterans kept her va medical coverage three years ago, she ended up in the emergency r...

Va inspector general found during just one six-month period, more than 17,000 veterans were slapped with over $50 million in medical bills the government should have covered the investigation spurred in part by reports from our minneapolis affiliate. the ig finding inside the va there was, quote, systemic pressure to favor speed over accuracy in reviewing medical claims >> they go for emergency care because they dont have time to get to a va facility >> thats the situation, exactly. >> and the v...

>> will that student i.d. allow him to vote. >> is this going to be true? >> this is an informal meeting at the office of dr. brenda williams. >> you wouldnt be allowed to vote as you usually have. >> reporter: why? this year south carolina passed one of the countrys strictest new voting laws requiring everyone to show a government issued photo i.d. at the polls starting next year. >> now, you had a photo i.d. before, right? >> yes, maam. >> reporter: shes volunteering with people like amanda wo...