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They said the choice program was underused, and that many of the 8.6 million veterans who received cards said they would rather obtain care at VA facilities.

Underused? I received the choice card and information about two weeks ago. If someone lives 40 or more miles from a VA medical facility, they can request authorization to seek care at a non-VA facility.

I expect many vets who live in rural areas and small towns would find the program beneficial. Vets who live near VA facilities might not.

Sounds like a knee-jerk decision before the program has even been out long enough to evaluate. Some other agenda at work.