Anthony Principi on Defense

Veterans Administration is second-largest federal department

As Secretary, Mr. Principi directs the federal government’s second largest department, responsible for a nationwide system of health care services, benefits programs, and national cemeteries for America’s veterans and dependents. With an annual budget of $48 billion, VA employs some 219,000 people at hundreds of VA medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, and national cemeteries throughout the country. Source: V.A. web site, “Secretary’s Bio” Feb 3, 2001

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