Shimkus Statement on New St. Louis VA Director

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on the appointment of Keith Repko as the new director of the VA St. Louis Health Care System: 

“After three and a half years, eight interim directors, and multiple letters and inquiries from the region’s congressional delegation, I’m pleased to learn today that care for veterans served by the VA St. Louis Health Care System will finally be managed by a permanent director. I look forward to working with Mr. Repko in his new capacity to ensure that area veterans are getting the timely and quality health care they have earned.” 

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