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Rep. Brad Sherman's survey finds most veterans satisfied with VA
By Rick Orlov, Los Angeles Daily News
Despite problems across the county for veterans, Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, released a survey on Thursday showing that 71 percent of San Fernando Valley veterans reported receiving timely and adequate health care.
The survey also found that 64 percent were satisfied with the time it took to get disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, education and training.
Washington DC – A new survey released by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) shows that veterans living in the San Fernando Valley area reported moderate satisfaction with their healthcare and benefits when seeking care at local VA facilities. The survey, which included nearly 150 local Valley veterans, found that 71% of respondents reported receiving timely and adequate healthcare.
Sherman Oaks, CA - Today Congressman Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) commended the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement to set up a complaint system that would track helicopter noise in the Los Angeles area.
"I am relieved to see the FAA is taking a constructive step towards helping Los Angeles residents find relief from helicopters buzzing over their homes," said Rep. Sherman.
Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) along with many colleagues wrote a letter to Speaker Boehner urging him to keep Congress open for legislative business from September 29th through October 2nd as was originally scheduled. The 2014 House schedule which was set by the House Speaker and Majority Leader included voting days on September 29th through October 2nd. Republican leadership subsequently announced that they would cancel those voting days.
Congressman Sherman discusses the US approach to ISIS on the House floor, calling for a Congressional vote on a War Powers Resolution.
Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D- Sherman Oaks) released the following statement after news that Time Warner Cable will telecast the final week of the LA Dodgers regular season on a local broadcast station KDOC:
"I am pleased that Time Warner Cable has agreed to allow SportsNet LA to be telecast for the last week of the Dodgers season," said Congressman Sherman. Now millions of Angelinos will finally be able to enjoy the games telecast on KDOC."
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Representative Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, talks about President Barack Obama's plan to degrade the Islamic State and critics of the plan. Sherman speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television's "In the Loop." (Source: Bloomberg)