Because health care, it shouldnt be about politics. It isnt in connecticut. And it shouldnt be about blindly trying to fulfill a campaign promise, no matter how much real people get hurt. That secretr find room where the Health Care Bill is, the republicans, they know where to find me if they want to stop playing politics and start working together. ; cspan, where history unfolds daily. In 1929, cspan was created as a Public Service by americas Cable Television companies and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. Tonight on afterwards, Sophia Nelson on her latest book. Interviewed by michael steele, former chair of the rnc. Where does unity come into play and how does this book provide prescriptions for turning that important corner to recognize how important unity is . This book is a refresher of civics. But i wrote it in my sophia way of we need a little help, we are a little messed up. America is a great country, but we are confused about who we are and what we
Focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in january last year. It was garys story and accompanying allegations that 40 veteran patients had died while waiting to receive care for the Va Medical Center in phoenix arizona that kicked off a nationwide access and accountability scandal the likes of which the da had never seen. It also led directly to the creation of the Choice Program and to the allocation of billions more tax
With be a secretary david show ulkin. This is two hours and 20 minutes. [inaudible conversation] the committee will come to order. We thank all of you for being here and joining us tonight. Its somewhat unusual for the committee to meet in the evening hours for a conference we are staying up late for. I want to keep our work laser focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in january last year. It was garys story and accompa
Extend private Healthcare Provider options for trouble accessing va services. This is just under two and a halfhour. [inaudible conversation] the committee will come to order. We thank all of you for being here and joining us tonight. Its somewhat unusual for the committee to meet in the evening hours for a conference we are staying up late for. I want to keep our work laser focused on the future and how we can Work Together to create a better, brighter healthier one for the Healthcare System rather than on rehashing the mistakes we made long ago. As we begin to move forward, we must not lose sight of where we started. Years ago, next month in this very room, the Committee Heard testimony from a veteran named barry coates who spoke about waiting almost a year for care at the department of Veterans Affairs facility of south carolina. He was finally seen long after he should have been. He was diagnosed for colon cancer that had spread to his liver and to his lungs. He passed away in janu
Life. Their 17yearold son nearly starved to death weighing 88 pounds. You wouldnt know that by looking their pages. David writes all my love goes to my boy. Vanessa shares pictureessaying i love someone with autism. Walking out of jail, vanessa had nothing to say. Her son was unconscious in the shower nnar death when they called an ambulance. Neighbors like this father of two cant help but think of own kids. I was disgusted. I cant believe someone could do that to their own kid. Reporter police are trying to figure out why, but Court Documents show the couple collected Social Security for their legally blind and autistic son. When police questioned the father, he appeared more concerned with how his sons hospitalization would affect his Social Security payments. No one was at the house this afternoon. His parents told investigators they fed their son seven to foods like cheeseits and doritos. Doctors compared the teens conditions to someone who spent years in a concentration camp. I ju