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More. this moment will be starting any moment at the white house. drew, you know what hasnt been done to fix the v.a., what efforts are trying to be made. lay it out for us as we wait to see this moment happen? >>reporter: the v.a. has two problems. one, the federal government is trying to run a top health care system for veterans. its not economically feasible. as they are announcing the president. >> keep going. >> reporter: politically, you cant get rid of the v.a. they have management proble...

A roadblock to modifications or reforms made to the v.a. >> if thats what you saw, when the scandals are uncovered, they knew people had, there had been wrong doing and people to target, but they had a hard time getting those people out. >> you cant get rid of somebody with massive dui arrests. its hard to if they are sitting in front of the computer watching pornography. you cant get rid of bad, incompetent managers. in 2014, in reaction to the reporting, they did pass a v.a. reform bill that g...

Shulkin for that introduction and for your really tireless efforts, david, to protect those who have really been protecting all of us for so long. great, great people, and you know what im talking about? right? congratulations. in just a short time weve already achieved transformative change at the v.a., and believe me, were just getting started. we have so many people that have been so helpful right here in the room, and tom and all my friends. its been fantastic. the enthusiasm for the veteran...

Half under president obama he ran v.a. health care. and i assume he was running v.a. health care when this young man was still waiting for care, and he says he didnt get care until president trump was sworn in. why didnt he? thats a question people should have secretary shulkin, should they get the chance. time and time again the v.a. promises theyre going to reform, make changes. this is yet another reform bill, and it doesnt happen. >> yes. one thing to sign a bill. its another thing to see th...

Sergeant telling about his story, his experience, and difficulties with the v. arrangemen a. stories youve heard time and time again in your reporting about problems with the v.a. do you get a sense, is it getting better? >> reporter: you know, there are signs its getting better in some areas, in some pockets, kate, but i dont know this persons story. its a story ive heard many, many times. i sat with a woman in chicago just in april. she was trying to make an appointment for her husband. on the...

Today, our president, donald trump, will sign this important bill into law that will ensure real accountability for our nations veterans. dr. shoecholschollkin adhered t excellence is promotes and employees at the v.a. will have a service heart for those that have worn our nations uniform. thank you, president trump and secretary shoalkin for ensuring we are not forgotten and will receive the care we need and deserve. thank you. >>s listening there, speaker, i believe sergeant michael varardo sp...

Only if he chooses to. only he takes the time, takes the effort to get rid of these managers. theres a caveat with that. you cant just get rid of managers without having somebody to fill the position. they have a track rate. problems because of the v.a. and restrictions on how much it can pay if they are trying to attract private practitioners to come in and help with the v.a. program. >> excellent point. stand by. we are going to get in a quick break. after this, president trump speaking live. ...

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