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Council Member Holden inquires about observable impacts of federal changes on VA services
1:03:25
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Council Member Robert Holden asks Lamar Wheeler about the observable impacts of federal changes on VA services in New York City. Wheeler provides initial insights into the current situation.
- Holden specifically asks if they are seeing a drop-off in services or terminations of VA staff.
- Wheeler indicates that they are observing a slight decline in services.
- Holden follows up by asking if there are longer wait times for answers from the VA.
- The exchange highlights the council's effort to understand the tangible effects of federal changes on local veteran services.
Robert Holden
1:03:25
But what are you what are you seeing from the feds or the VA at least now?
1:03:29
Do you are you seeing a drop off?
1:03:31
Are you seeing people that have just have been terminated in the VA that are not getting back to you?
1:03:37
And is anybody filling there?
Lamar Wheeler
1:03:39
We're seeing we're seeing a slight decline in
Robert Holden
1:03:41
You are seeing a longer wait for answers?
Lamar Wheeler
1:03:44
Not not necessarily answers, but for appointments for our clients.