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Complaint log their observations. That complaint log is kept, and it is reviewed through our Organizational Assessment and improvement program, and all of the complaints are followed up on in a timely manner. Of course, there are other ways to do it. Weve received a variety of letters from individuals expressing concerns about specific issues at cemeteries, and we apply the same level of aggressive resolution to those complaints as well. Do you respond to individuals . Oh, yes, sir. We respond to individual letters absolutely. How long does it take . Is it on a timely basis . Give me an example how you respond. I think it would depend on the nature of the complaint and how quickly we can resolve it. Say were working on the issue. That usually goes out, if we send one, within a few days, and then the actual resolution can vary depending, again, on the issue recently at Riverside National cemetery, for example, where we had contractors that were treating headstones and the grounds in a m
F9e÷ accountability practice, from earlier this month this is about an hour 45 minutes. sk 2k good afternoon 7oy6neveryone, this oversight hearing of the subcommittee of. Xdisabilities and Memorial Affairs will now come to order. We are here today to examine the issues facing our military veterans cemeteries. Our goal in this hearing is to 2 o learn more about theq4 operations of the National Cemetery administration, arlington National Cemetery and the American Battle Monuments Commission over the past year, as well as the organizations commentary on issues that i will be highlight highlighting momentarily. I would also like to welcome mr. Walters as he has;myy stepped up to perform duties as acting undert÷n secretary of Memorial Affairs aft have you here as well. 0 2rc the endeavors ofj1 these entities are a ap the most honorable inli government and the people4t with these organizations workday qo m and day out to honory vcc veterans ando x Service Members with n dignified burials a
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