(Washington, DC) -- Senators are investigating problems at Arlington National Cemetery. Opening a Senate hearing, Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill cited widespread, shocking problems.
The Army oversees management of the cemetery. McCaskill cited a failure to conduct the most basic oversight of Arlington. She said, quote, "We owe our veterans better."
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Maine Republican Susan Collins is angry about problems at Arlington National Cemetery.
Former cemetery superintendent John Metzler cited unique and complex management challenges at Arlington.
Senator McCaskill ripped Metzler during the hearing.
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