ICYMI: The Cedar Rapids Gazette’s editorial board praised Senator Grassley’s and Senator Ernst’s oversight work of Veterans Affairs’ hospitals. You can read the piece here.
 
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Senators’ VA Demands are Proof Watchdog Approach Works
Editorial
December 9, 2017
 
With so many high-profile politicians expressing misgivings about media, it’s good to see U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst haven’t hesitated to pounce on news reports of continued trouble within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Within hours of a USA Today investigation of questionable hiring practices at the VA, which highlighted a doctor with a history of malpractice claims and license revocation in another state briefly employed by the VA hospital in Iowa City, Grassley and Ernst demanded more information.
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Grassley and Ernst have repeatedly researched and investigated media claims regarding the VA and other government agencies. Iowans and the nation have come to rely on such a joint, watchdog approach to wasteful government spending and disrespect of military men and women.
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“Veterans who receive care through the VA deserve the highest standard of care available,” write the senators. We agree.
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It’s important the relationship between elected officials and members of the media remains active and valued.
 
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