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secretary eric shinseki's promises for a quick turnaround on claims.secretary shinseki said his goal was to have claims resolved in no more than 125 days with 98% accuracy. why hasn't that happened yet? >> well, again, this is a problem that has been decades in the making. we're transitioning from a paper-based system to an electronic system and it is a huge amount, a huge undertaking and task. >> reporter: is the current backlog of claims acceptable? >> it is unacceptable and we know that. we do. >> reporter: unacceptable, yet more than a year after mike filed his claim, he was still waiting. we interviewed 16 other veterans for this story. all of them told us they waited many months to get a simple disability claim resolved. in some cases, more than a year. many of them also told us they weren't helped quickly enough with serious mental health issues related to ptsd. in one case, a veteran told us he had called a v.a. suicide hotline and was told they would call him back. they never did. right now, according to the v.a., there are close to 900,000 cl
secretary eric shinseki's promises for a quick turnaround on claims.secretary shinseki said his goal was to have claims resolved in no more than 125 days with 98% accuracy. why hasn't that happened yet? >> well, again, this is a problem that has been decades in the making. we're transitioning from a paper-based system to an electronic system and it is a huge amount, a huge undertaking and task. >> reporter: is the current backlog of claims acceptable? >> it is unacceptable and...
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in fact, secretary shinseki has declared that va will eliminate homelessness, or end homelessness, and so there has been a 5-year plan in place to end homelessness among veterans, which includes a comprehensive constellation of programs and services for individuals that are homeless. to address homelessness, though, it's not just a matter, of course, of providing housing. that is one important aspect to make sure the individuals are in comfortable, secure surroundings. but it's also critical to address the mental health problems that a lot of homeless individuals have, as you noted. and so we have, in va, a variety of programs that address both aspects and oftentimes very much together, where we have residential treatment programs that specialize in providing individuals with that secure and safe surrounding, while they're initially receiving intensive care that they may need. and then following that, there is a range of additional services for homeless individuals so that they can get their lives back. and that doesn't only include shelter and emotional health; it's an important part,
in fact, secretary shinseki has declared that va will eliminate homelessness, or end homelessness, and so there has been a 5-year plan in place to end homelessness among veterans, which includes a comprehensive constellation of programs and services for individuals that are homeless. to address homelessness, though, it's not just a matter, of course, of providing housing. that is one important aspect to make sure the individuals are in comfortable, secure surroundings. but it's also critical to...
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but much to our disappointment, but shinseki, of course, focuses on veterans.s is the second night in a row that there has been some light shined on the veteran community. next up after this is a couple--one mayor nutter of philadelphia and then governor hickenlooper, former governor of colorado. and then sister simone campbell of network. a fascinating choice to come and speak in light of the nuns being rebels. >> al gore: nuns on a bus. >> jennifer: the nuns standing up to the vatican to the bishops, and the nuns really standing up to paul ryan, who put out a budget that they fully disagreed with because they didn't think that it embody the value of the gospel. >> cenk: so far tonight they're keeping their powder dry to be honest. last night they overwhelmed us with all these amazing speakers. obviously bill clinton will speak tonight. the nuns on a bus are fun and then elizabeth warren is a firepower, but it has been a relatively quiet hour. >> john: having general shinseki here, one of the things that upset me is hearing governor bush talk about military mo
but much to our disappointment, but shinseki, of course, focuses on veterans.s is the second night in a row that there has been some light shined on the veteran community. next up after this is a couple--one mayor nutter of philadelphia and then governor hickenlooper, former governor of colorado. and then sister simone campbell of network. a fascinating choice to come and speak in light of the nuns being rebels. >> al gore: nuns on a bus. >> jennifer: the nuns standing up to the...
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[cheers and applause] my name is rick shinseki and i'm a soldier.uniform and as a veteran i'm here to speak about a presidents who devotion to veterans is sincere, it's steadfast and it is strong. i know this firsthand. i first met barack obama in move 2008. i soon realized we were both shaped and inspired by family members who had served in world war ii. three of my uncles helped liberate europe. when they returned home, they helped to raise me. [cheers and applause] they used the original gi bill to open small businesses. they worked hard, played by the rules, and loved this country. i learned those values from them. and president obama learned the same values from the veterans in his family. during our first meeting nearly four years ago, the president's commitment to veterans was clear. he understands that we have the finest military in the world, and we have a commitment to keep our faith with our men and women in uniform. today our iraq and afghanistan warriors have displayed enormous discipline and love of country. [ applause ] we have a mora
[cheers and applause] my name is rick shinseki and i'm a soldier.uniform and as a veteran i'm here to speak about a presidents who devotion to veterans is sincere, it's steadfast and it is strong. i know this firsthand. i first met barack obama in move 2008. i soon realized we were both shaped and inspired by family members who had served in world war ii. three of my uncles helped liberate europe. when they returned home, they helped to raise me. [cheers and applause] they used the original gi...
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big headliner tonight at the dnc but there are a couple more speakers, including four star generic shinseki la harris, getting a lot of buzz and three former employees of bain controlled companies and elizabeth warren, and congressman barney frank, his final convention as a member of congress. look! she wears the scarlet markings! out! your kind is not welcome here! nor your odd predilections! miracle whip is tangy and sweet, not odd. [ villager 1 ] it's evil! if you'd try it, you'd know. she speaketh the truth! [ villagers gasping ] reverend? ♪ can i have some? ♪ from your eyes, causing irritation and dryness. really? [ male announcer ] revive your eyes with visine®. only visine® has hydroblend to soothe, restore and protect eyes for up to 10 hours of comfort. aaaahhh... [ male announcer ] visine® with hydroblend. we believe the more you know, the better you trade. so we have ongoing webinars and interactive learning, plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know more so your money can do more. [ rodger ] at scottrade, seven dollar trades a
big headliner tonight at the dnc but there are a couple more speakers, including four star generic shinseki la harris, getting a lot of buzz and three former employees of bain controlled companies and elizabeth warren, and congressman barney frank, his final convention as a member of congress. look! she wears the scarlet markings! out! your kind is not welcome here! nor your odd predilections! miracle whip is tangy and sweet, not odd. [ villager 1 ] it's evil! if you'd try it, you'd know. she...
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we now know based on the research here and in japan his name was shinseki, and one of the things that most intrigues me about writing the history is that you never know what is coming at you from around the corner or in this case in the mail. with the handwriting i didn't recognize. i open it in the there was another piece of paper from the pocket of tomizni, may 1945 and was the 50's and peter note. whoever had acquired fortunately kept the fully extended without additional cruisers and had kept it in the dark for all those years and as a result of and that specific instance of a resolve to find out more about the lieutenant-general from miaso and from a midshipman at the japanese naval academy in 1945i am now in touch with the deceased kamikaze pilot brother in japan, and his family is so proud to know that the enterprise association recognizes valley that that young man the 22-year-old pilat demonstrated as a dedicated enemy of the uss enterprise. so you have the enemies who now have come together and have thought enterprise members who have picked up souvenirs mainly the pieces of
we now know based on the research here and in japan his name was shinseki, and one of the things that most intrigues me about writing the history is that you never know what is coming at you from around the corner or in this case in the mail. with the handwriting i didn't recognize. i open it in the there was another piece of paper from the pocket of tomizni, may 1945 and was the 50's and peter note. whoever had acquired fortunately kept the fully extended without additional cruisers and had...
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[applause] my name as eric shinseki and i am a soldier.rm and as a veteran i am sticking about a president whose devotion to veterans is sincere. klein know this firsthand. i first met barack obama in november, 2008. i soon realized we were both shaped and inspired by family members who had served in world war ii. three of my uncles helped liberate europe. they helped to raise me when they returned home. [applause] they used the original gi bill open small businesses. they worked hard, played by the rules, and love this country. i learned those values from them. president obama learned at the same values from the veterans in his family. during our first meeting nearly four years ago, the president's commitment to veterans was clear. he understands that we have to finest military in the world. we have a commitment to keep our faith with our men and women in uniform. today, our iraq and afghanistan warriors have explicit -- displayed enormous conviction .nd love of country perr [applause] we have a moral obligation to care for them when they
[applause] my name as eric shinseki and i am a soldier.rm and as a veteran i am sticking about a president whose devotion to veterans is sincere. klein know this firsthand. i first met barack obama in november, 2008. i soon realized we were both shaped and inspired by family members who had served in world war ii. three of my uncles helped liberate europe. they helped to raise me when they returned home. [applause] they used the original gi bill open small businesses. they worked hard, played...
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eric shinseki also be speaking in that hour. in the 9:00 hour, representative chris van hollen, and sandra fluke, who gained public attention for her positions on contraceptives, and the uaw president bob king, and the governor of delaware, jack amrkell. at 10:00, elizabeth warren, and then the presidential nomination speech from former president bill clinton. there will be a vote on the presidential nomination and a roll call of states which we expect to go late into the evening. you can catch that all on c-span throughout the night and you can find out more information on our website. let's look of some of the highlights from last night's convention. we heard from the san antonio, texas, mayor julian castro, and then we heard speeches from the democratic mayor of massachusetts, devak patrick. let's start off with the julian castro, san antonio mayor. ♪ tonight is going to be a good night that tonight is going to be a good night that tonight is going to be a good, good night i have a feeling [applause] >> thank you. thank you.
eric shinseki also be speaking in that hour. in the 9:00 hour, representative chris van hollen, and sandra fluke, who gained public attention for her positions on contraceptives, and the uaw president bob king, and the governor of delaware, jack amrkell. at 10:00, elizabeth warren, and then the presidential nomination speech from former president bill clinton. there will be a vote on the presidential nomination and a roll call of states which we expect to go late into the evening. you can catch...
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shinseki's resent outreach efforts such as stand by them and side by side. the purpose of the joint d.o.d. and b.a. stand by them campaign and public service announcement, side by side, is to increase awareness with focus on support networks for military members. these are key components required for resolution. those closest to the military member can often see a signal of distress before the member recognizes it himself or herself. the quicker the detection, the quicker the treatment. yesterday i joined back in my home district, the director and dr. knapps at the v.a. medical center to bring awareness to suicide prevention month. with a large geographic responsibility in my district, the dayton v.a. medical center provides services to veterans in 16 counties. during the joint press conference the v.a. -- at the v.a. we announced the ongoing effort in the promotion of the v.a. and d.o.d. program. and i know communities across our nation are doing similar awareness educational programs. . as our young member men and women are exposed to stressful situations
shinseki's resent outreach efforts such as stand by them and side by side. the purpose of the joint d.o.d. and b.a. stand by them campaign and public service announcement, side by side, is to increase awareness with focus on support networks for military members. these are key components required for resolution. those closest to the military member can often see a signal of distress before the member recognizes it himself or herself. the quicker the detection, the quicker the treatment....
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eric shinseki is speaking right now. he's the secretary of veterans uz affairs.mony to congress about the invasion of iraq, saying the invasion of iraq would take several hundred thousand troops. the bush administration vehemently disagreed with that. he was insulted, frankly, by donald rumsfeld and paul wonderf wolfowitz, and then they brought him back as president of the v.a. one with a job that is no more important than any other in the country. >> i learned those values from them, and president obama learned the same values from the veterans in his family. during our first meeting nearly four years ago, the president's commitment to veterans war clear. he understands that we have the finest military in the world. and we have a commitment to keep our faith with our men and women in uniform. today, our iraq and afghanistan warriors have displayed enormous discipline and love of country. we have a moral obligation to care for them when they come home. health care, education, jobs. but above all, we owe veterans dignity and respect. president obama gets it. he li
eric shinseki is speaking right now. he's the secretary of veterans uz affairs.mony to congress about the invasion of iraq, saying the invasion of iraq would take several hundred thousand troops. the bush administration vehemently disagreed with that. he was insulted, frankly, by donald rumsfeld and paul wonderf wolfowitz, and then they brought him back as president of the v.a. one with a job that is no more important than any other in the country. >> i learned those values from them, and...