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December 29, 2016

Trump Transition Team Considering Privatizing VA Services
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Donald Trump's transition team said Wednesday it was considering whether
to begin privatizing the Department of Veterans Affairs. The so-called
"public-private option" would allow veterans to skip treatment at VA
hospitals, giving them funds to visit private-sector hospitals and
clinics instead. Veterans' groups, including the American Legion and
Vietnam Veterans of America, say they'll oppose any efforts to privatize
the VA.


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