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Items that have to be addressed. Obviously, we must pave the way for the va to use nonva care to expand veteran access and clear the current backlog. But we cant just fix the problem by simply throwing more money at it. The va has had more medical care funding than it could spend during each of the last four fiscal years. To include 1. 4 billion as recently as 2010 and was set to carry over 450 million this year before dipping into those funds for the current accelerated access to care initiative. This is led to multiple testimonies by both va and nonva witnesses who have noted that the Bigges...

The United States. This is a good start. But a lot more needs to be done. In addition to a robust and Effective Public Service campaign, we should also engage with the government of mexico to step up their efforts to secure their southern border. I call on the president of mexico and his interior minister to do just that. Im very concerned that this recent surge is weakening our Border Security efforts here at home. Border patrol agents and officers who are looking after these children are being taken away from their main duty, their mission of tracking down drug and weapon smugglers as well a...

Highways are crumbling and we cannot sit by and play politics while our infrastructure continues to deteriorate. So, mr. Speaker, im here tonight hoping that these words are not falling on the floor and will not be impactful when we come in here like this, were hoping that these words matter and that things can change and that they will change. It is my hope that this congress will act and act quickly because we cannot wait until the last minute going into august, when we will end up looking at a Highway Trust Fund becoming insolvent. And that means it will drop below the 4 billion funding lev...

Notarangelo. I b. A. R. T riders be aware. A new fee for certain commuters starting tomorrow. Good evening. We are live in downtown hayward at one of the last b. A. R. T stations to offer free parking. Not for long. Hi, christian. Reporter yes, brian, that is true. People using the hayward station near downtown hayward are disappointed. B. A. R. T Officials Say it is pretty important. The money is important for the upkeep of its rail system. Now, the concord, North Concord and coliseum, Oakland Airport stations are also a part of this. B. A. R. T communication officer says the fees will go tow...

Signs like this one greeted people after a fire broke out. We were surprised last night that it got smokier and smokier. Reporter its a sight she says shes never seen before. Just concerning its such a dry year. Its only july. Thats whats nervewracking. It did prevent david from visiting the campground. Were told the road closures will be in effect well into tomorrow. For those who need a place to stay the red cross has set up two Evacuation Centers in the grove Land Community center. More details, these are still imagines from the parks web cams. Heres a picture of smoke rising today. Heres w...