Monterey, CA Veterans Administration Taking More Heat Over Outdated Software System

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The head of the Veterans Administration, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, has been under heavy political fire over the many problems plaguing the VA.  The heat intensified today after an interim report by the VA's independent inspector general found widespread scheduling problems throughout the entire VA system.  The inspector general said it had identified potential criminal and civil violations and is coordinating with the Justice Department regarding these.  A number of high-profile politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, have called for his head, and President Barack Obama may be forced to ask for his resignation to move this out of the front page news.  It is now confirmed that 1,700 veterans were on a waiting list for a primary care physician at the Phoenix VA but didn't appear on the electronic waiting list.  This now appears to be a nationwide problem.  The VA must take action to upgrade their software systems immediately.  It's unacceptable for veterans to be treated this way.

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