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Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the Committee now rise.
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On agreeing to the Miller (FL) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 859, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Miller (FL) amendment No. 22.
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DEBATE.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Miller (FL).
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An amendment, offered by Mr. Miller (FL), numbered 22 printe in House Report 114-742 to insert the legislative text of H.R. 658 which requires a V.A. Regional Office carry out claim adjudication within 125 days with 98% accuracy. Regional Offices must submit a three step report every time it fails to meet its 125 day goal with explanation, reasoning and solutions for improvement. It will also contain a description of additional resources necessary for the office to reach its goals, from staffing to policy changes, and an action plan to enable the office to meet its goal.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 21, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 859, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 21.
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An amendment, offered by Mr. Duffy, numbered 21 printed in House Report 114-742 to allow the VA to also use hearing aid specialists, who are more available, and are qualified to fit, program, adjust, and repair hearing aids.
