Larson: Arlington Mismanagement Must Be Corrected, Investigated Immediately

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2010

CONTACT: Chris Barnes/202-821-5909

LARSON: ARLINGTON MISMANAGEMENT MUST BE CORRECTED, INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement in response to the disclosure of mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery.

"Revelations of mismanagement at Arlington are distressing and heart breaking to all Americans, particularly to the families of service members who have sacrificed so much for their country. The heroes of the past must be treated with the respect and honor they deserve."

"The issues identified by the Army Inspector General must be corrected immediately. I have requested a briefing and ongoing updates from Secretary McHugh and stand ready to pursue any and all legislative remedies necessary to ensure that the hallowed grounds of Arlington are properly administered. I will be introducing a resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on this unfortunate situation."

"Whether it is health care for Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan or the internment of  fallen heroes at Arlington, we have an enduring responsibility to honor these brave men and women properly.

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