The consequences of privatizing VA medical care — especially in Idaho — would be severe

The consequences of privatizing VA medical care — especially in Idaho — would be severe

VA health care providers are oftentimes veterans themselves and understand the special needs of vets, writes guest columnist Raymond O’Dell. (Getty Images)My name is Raymond O’Dell. I am a Boise resident, a veteran and I receive my medical care at the Boise VA.  For some time now there has been an effort by the federal government to privatize veterans’ health care. If you’ve been watching the news, you will see that the Trump administration has …