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A fatal wait: Veterans languish and die on a VA hospital's secret list
CNN ^ | April 24, 2014 | Scott Bronstein and Drew Griffin

Posted on 04/24/2014 2:55:29 AM PDT by Timber Rattler

At least 40 U.S. veterans died waiting for appointments at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care system, many of whom were placed on a secret waiting list.

The secret list was part of an elaborate scheme designed by Veterans Affairs managers in Phoenix who were trying to hide that 1,400 to 1,600 sick veterans were forced to wait months to see a doctor, according to a recently retired top VA doctor and several high-level sources.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: phoenix; va; veterans; vets
Prelude to Obamacare.
1 posted on 04/24/2014 2:55:29 AM PDT by Timber Rattler
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To: Timber Rattler

No prelude,that IS obamacare


2 posted on 04/24/2014 3:32:39 AM PDT by ballplayer
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To: Timber Rattler

Obama’s fault! (Obama is a proven liar)


3 posted on 04/24/2014 3:33:12 AM PDT by VRW Conspirator ( 2+2 = V)
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To: VRW Conspirator

I’m no legal beagle but, could that be considered “conspiracy to commit murder”?


4 posted on 04/24/2014 3:37:24 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: Timber Rattler

OH COME ON! if they were illegal aliens they would have gotten right in!!


5 posted on 04/24/2014 3:40:57 AM PDT by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty and Let the the Stupid AmericanTaxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: Timber Rattler
Foote adds that when veterans waiting on the secret list die, they are simply removed.

"They could just remove you from that list, and there's no record that you ever came to the VA and presented for care. ... It's pretty sad."

Foote said that the number of dead veterans who died waiting for care is at least 40.

There you have it; the best socialized medicine can offer.

6 posted on 04/24/2014 3:49:13 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: Progov

First, you’d have to find a DA with the cajones to file charges.


7 posted on 04/24/2014 4:28:16 AM PDT by Pecos (The Chicago Way: Kill the Constitution, one step at a time.)
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To: Timber Rattler

CNN is at least a month, if not years late to the story...

BUT

It is AMAZING that CNN is covering the story!


8 posted on 04/24/2014 5:11:53 AM PDT by G Larry (There's the Beef!)
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To: Timber Rattler

ObamaCare is rationed care. Gotta control costs at all costs.

I call it collectivized deathcare.


9 posted on 04/24/2014 5:14:11 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: Timber Rattler

This was how the VA killed my brother.


10 posted on 04/24/2014 5:34:47 AM PDT by BykrBayb (Wagglebee please come home we miss you! ~ Þ)
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To: BykrBayb

I am sorry


11 posted on 04/24/2014 5:41:58 AM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: combat_boots

Thank you.


12 posted on 04/24/2014 5:48:40 AM PDT by BykrBayb (Wagglebee please come home we miss you! ~ Þ)
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To: Timber Rattler
Peace, Timber Rattler,

All those involved should be fired and jailed. Treating our veterans, those who have sacrificed to maintain our freedom, like this is beyond criminal.


James R. McClure Jr.
Jeffersonian Anti-Federalist Democrat candidate for IN09

13 posted on 04/24/2014 7:27:59 AM PDT by James R. McClure Jr.
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