Last week, both Senator Richard Burr and Senator Thom Tillis put in requests for updates on this investigation WWAY has been following since March.

“It is thoroughly disappointing and unacceptable that our veterans in Wilmington are facing longer drives and wait times due to an issue that should have been solved months ago. This is unfortunately yet another painful reminder that the VA continues to suffer from bureaucratic barriers and management failures,” Sen. Thom Tillis said in a statement. “I will continue to work with VA Secretary Robert McDonald and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fix the internal issues plaguing the VA, and work toward ensuring that our veterans receive the high quality care they need and deserve.”

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