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This discussion was part of a conference hosted by the Education Writers Association at georgetown university. Its just over an hour. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to this panel. Im eric, Deputy Director at ewa. Today we are going to discuss an issue that has been getting just a little bit of attention these days, School Choice and especially private School Choice. I know that there is all sorts of forms of School Choice in this country and a lot of conversation about charters in particular, as well. Given so much of the recent conversation and the recent president ial election i t...

I wanted to start out on the accountability legislation, a big moment in the house touted by republicans in two press conferences yesterday. Why did you vote for this bill despite previous concerns . Are you satisfied with the legislation . What more needs to be done . Rep. Walz i am. Thank you all for being here. This is an important piece of legislation. I know my republican colleagues have pushed on this. No one is denying employees at the v. A. Need to be accountable. No one is saying that with a when something happens from a wait time scandal or malfeasance things should not be done. To m...

I wanted to start out on the accountability legislation, a big moment in the house touted by republicans in two press conferences yesterday. Why did you vote for this bill despite previous concerns . Are you satisfied with the legislation . What more needs to be done . Rep. Walz i am. Thank you all for being here. This is an important piece of legislation. I know my republican colleagues have pushed on this. No one is denying employees at the v. A. Need to be accountable. No one is saying that with a when something happens from a wait time scandal or malfeasance things should not be done. To m...

It is nice to be back in washington. [laughter] albion, briefly. Albiet, briefly. I want to think the chamber for opening up this beautiful building and for their concerns about our veterans. I want to thank David Shulkin for being here. He is the secretary of Veterans Affairs. Couple hours, he will be across the street in the white house for a bill signing passed by both republicans and. Emocrats President Trump will find the bill, which will give you some. Ools to reform the v. A. If anybody can reform the v. A. , you can. You are a strong leader and we are lucky to have your service for our...

It is nice to be back in washington. [laughter] albion, briefly. Albiet, briefly. I want to think the chamber for opening up this beautiful building and for their concerns about our veterans. I want to thank David Shulkin for being here. He is the secretary of Veterans Affairs. Couple hours, he will be across the street in the white house for a bill signing passed by both republicans and. Emocrats President Trump will find the bill, which will give you some. Ools to reform the v. A. If anybody can reform the v. A. , you can. You are a strong leader and we are lucky to have your service for our...