Congressmen acknowledge lingering problems, promise more attention to veterans issues

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By Joe Dashiell

The focus was on veterans Thursday, as 6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte brought the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to the Roanoke Valley.

The two men heard the concerns of former servicemen and women and toured the Salem VA Medical Center before meeting with reporters.

Goodlatte and Representative Jeff Miller (R-Florida) said they heard complaints from the veterans with whom they met, primarily with the system for making appointments and accessing care at the VA Medical Center.hire vets

But once they get in the door, veterans told the congressman, they are receiving quality care.

Goodlatte and Miller placed a wreath at the Vinton War Memorial in honor of all the men and women who have died while serving the country in the armed forces.

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