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The Record, Bergen County, N.J. - Editorial

December 30, 2009

The VA is struggling to administer the program more quickly, with the goal of clearing out the backlog of claims and bringing January payments up to date by Feb. 1. It has increased staff for the program from 800 to 1,200 and is trying to put an automated system in place by the end of 2010. The intentions are good, as they often are when it comes to veterans. But unfortunately, the VA's poor execution has provided another example of our nation giving only lip service to those who serve.

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