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Sununu takes issue with VA chief on Manchester hospital

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June 26, 2008

WASHIINGTON—Senator John Sununu says he is not giving up on his attempt to expand healthcare services for New Hampshire veterans.

Sununu said today that Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake is being short-sighted by saying he does not see the Manchester VA Medical Center returning to a full-service center. In a visit to the center this week, Peake also said he does not think veterans should be given medical cards to allow them to get treatment at other hospitals.

His comments came after meeting with Sununu at the medical center on Tuesday.

Sununu said Thursday that he had a productive meeting with Peake, but was disappointed at the secretary's comments afterward to the media.

Sununu says he made it clear to Peake that New Hampshire needs a full-service veterans' hospital or a system that allows veterans to receive treatment not available at the center from other facilities in the state.

Some New Hampshire veterans must travel to Boston or Vermont for treatment because of limited services in Manchester.

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