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US House Passes Bill Overhauling Veterans Affairs Department

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday for a bill overhauling the scandal-ridden Veterans Affairs Department (VA). The $16 billion measure passed 420 to 5. It now goes to the Senate, where it also is expected to pass. The changes are aimed at making it easier and faster for former U.S. servicemen and women to get medical treatment. It provides funds for veterans to see private doctors if they are unable to get an appointment at a VA hospital. It also...

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