Posted on Jan 3, 2016
Blumenthal wants probe of veteran's death at VA
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RP Members do you think there should be an thorough investigation? Absolutely!
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has asked the Department of Veterans Affairs’ watchdog agency to investigate the recent death of veteran Zachary Greenough, who was an inpatient at the VA’s West Haven Medical Center when, according to allegations, he may have overdosed on illegal drugs obtained while in the hospital.
“My staff has received allegations of reprehensible misconduct at West Haven that may have led to Mr. Greenough’s tragic death,” Blumenthal, ranking member on the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, wrote in a Dec. 24 letter to VA Deputy Inspector General Linda A. Holiday, “I ask that you take immediate steps to investigate this death, and work with criminal authorities in their inquiries as well.”
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has asked the Department of Veterans Affairs’ watchdog agency to investigate the recent death of veteran Zachary Greenough, who was an inpatient at the VA’s West Haven Medical Center when, according to allegations, he may have overdosed on illegal drugs obtained while in the hospital.
“My staff has received allegations of reprehensible misconduct at West Haven that may have led to Mr. Greenough’s tragic death,” Blumenthal, ranking member on the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, wrote in a Dec. 24 letter to VA Deputy Inspector General Linda A. Holiday, “I ask that you take immediate steps to investigate this death, and work with criminal authorities in their inquiries as well.”
Blumenthal wants probe of veteran's death at VA
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MCPO Roger Collins
Wait a minute. Are you calling me a blind nut? My vision is good, thank you very much. :)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs all I ask of from the VA is accountability and responsibility to the American pupil. Its about Veterans and we deserve a lot of care especially when it deals with death.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
While a person who truly wants to commit suicide will most likely follow through with it, this death was completely preventable and the VA should face full responsibility and suffer criminal charges if necessary. This will be one of the rare times I actually agree with a Democrat!
While a person who truly wants to commit suicide will most likely follow through with it, this death was completely preventable and the VA should face full responsibility and suffer criminal charges if necessary. This will be one of the rare times I actually agree with a Democrat!
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