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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Veterans Scheduling Accountability Act</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct random, periodic audits of the medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Integrated Service Networks to determine if they are in compliance with legal and VA standards requiring that veterans be provided timely access to VA health care. </p>]]></text>
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