Dr. Gary Kao, left, answers questions from Sen. Arlen Specter at the Philadelphia Veterans Hospital during field hearings on the VA's terminated cancer treatment program Monday, June 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Looking on at right is Dr. Gerald Cross, Acting Under Secretary for Health, department of Veterans Affairs. AP Photo logo AP Photo 32 months ago

Dr. Gary Kao, left, answers questions from Sen. Arlen Specter at the Philadelphia Veterans Hospital during field hearings on the VA's terminated cancer treatment program Monday, June 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Looking on at right is Dr. Gerald Cross, Acting Under Secretary for Health, department of Veterans Affairs.