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        <fullName>Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[<p>This resolution recognizes that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is essential in providing health care to veterans, training the medical workforce, conducting research, working to end veteran suicide, improving public health, and improving the preparedness of the country for emergencies. Further, the resolution urges the VA to support its employees and reaffirms a commitment to ensuring veterans have timely access to care, whether provided by the VA or community care providers.&nbsp;</p>]]></text>
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