Restoring Trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs

America owes a debt of gratitude to the millions of veterans who have served and fought to keep our country safe. Those who serve in our Armed Services are responsible for not only protecting our physical safety, but also the freedoms and values upon which our nation was founded.

Like all Americans, I was appalled when stories began surfacing in April about veterans dying from treatable illnesses while still waiting for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Sadly, these reports only seem to be the tip of the iceberg. An internal audit of the VA confirmed widespread problems throug...