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Take a break from Trump and hear from regular Americans about the real state of our Union. Watch veteran Shaye Washington talk about how delays at Trump\u2019s VA prevented her from getting the benefits she needed and deserved.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI’ve been deployed and been through war, so I feel like I shouldn’t have to stress over something that I worked for and risked my life for.\u201d – Veteran Shaye Washington<\/a><\/p>\n

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WATCH HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Take a break from Trump and hear from regular Americans about the real state of our Union. 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