Donald Trump’s Policy Champions US Vets
Saturday, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump released a plan to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs and improve veterans’ health are and employment services.
Under Donald Trump’s plan, eligible Vets will be able to bring their veterans’ identification cards to any private doctor or facility that accepts Medicare and be able to receive immediate treatment. The change will help improve wait times and services by adding competition.
“The plan will ensure our veterans get the care they need whenever and wherever they need it,” said Donald Trump, who previewed the plan during a rally that drew thousands in front of the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia.
The VA has become a frequent target of both Republicans and Democrats, having been plagued by scandal in recent years over long wait times for veterans seeking medical care and falsified records by VA employees to cover up delays.
The Congress approved a sweeping overhaul of the department last year, but the VA continues to draw scrutiny for management and budget troubles.
Donald Trump’s plan would increase funding for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention as well as provide additional job training and placement.
“Politicians in Washington have tried to fix the VA by holding hearings and blindly throwing money at the problem. None of it has worked,” according to the plan. “It’s time we stop trusting Washington politicians to fix the problems and empower our veterans to vote with their feet.”
Donald Trump has also released policy papers on immigration, the Second Amendment and tax reform.
Veterans groups have criticized Republican presidential contender, Dr. Ben Carson, for proposing to eliminate the Department of Veterans Affairs entirely.
Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign has said she believes Vets have hit pretty good in this country as things are.
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