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MS HR67

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Mississippi's Congressional Delegation for opposing Dr. Skye McDougall's appointment as Southeast Regional VA Health Center Director
  • Alleges Dr. McDougall testified to Congress on March 13, 2015 that wait times averaged four days at the South Central VA Health Care Network, contradicting actual average wait times of 48 days with some veterans waiting up to six months
  • Characterizes Dr. McDougall's testimony as either intentional misleading of Congress or gross negligence in her role as Regional Director
  • Notes Dr. McDougall was previously opposed by Senator John McCain for the Southwest Regional Network position and reassigned to the Southeast Network
  • Urges Mississippi's Congressional Delegation to continue pursuing a qualified replacement candidate for the Southeast Regional VA Health Center Director position

Legislative Description

Mississippi Congressional Delegation; commend and urge to continue to seek replacement of Dr. Skye McDougall as Director of Southeast Regional VA Health Center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2016

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