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NightSide - VA Secretary Compares Healthcare Wait To Disney Lines

/ CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) - Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald is taking major criticism for comments he made yesterday. When asked about the long waiting periods veterans are forced to endure while trying to receive healthcare through the VA, Secretary McDonald compared the situation to waiting in line for rides at Disney. Do you find his comments offensive? Should he lose his job for this cavalier attitude towards getting our veterans the treatment they need?

Originally broadcast May 24th, 2016.

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First published on May 25, 2016 / 12:58 AM EDT

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