Louisiana officials are calling for accountability from the federal government after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs broke its promise to open two health clinics due to clerical errors, according to a Daily Iberian report.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry (R-La.) said the VA claimed plans to open two community-based outpatient clinics in Lafayette, La., and Lake Charles, La., fell through because a federal government worker did not follow the appropriate process, according to the report.
Rep. Landry sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki demanding accountability. While Mr. Shinseki assured there would be "timely activation" of the clinic, Rep. Landry, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) are meeting with the secretary to discuss the issue further, according to the report.
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U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry (R-La.) said the VA claimed plans to open two community-based outpatient clinics in Lafayette, La., and Lake Charles, La., fell through because a federal government worker did not follow the appropriate process, according to the report.
Rep. Landry sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki demanding accountability. While Mr. Shinseki assured there would be "timely activation" of the clinic, Rep. Landry, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) are meeting with the secretary to discuss the issue further, according to the report.
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