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American veterans and their family members seeking help from the Department of Veterans Affairs encountered extended wait times and spotty aid from the agency, according to a new report from the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. The investigation found that 65 percent of the more than 1,800 applicants between January and September 2017 were forced to wait longer than the required 45-day timeframe to be approved for the healthcare program. Fifty-five percent of the applicants waited between three and six months for approval, while 14 percent waited even longer, according to the report released Thursday. The report is the latest indication of continued troubles at the executive agency, which is responsible for providing healthcare for military veterans and their families. New York Times, November 13, 2018.

After reading the scenario, respond to A and B below: (A) Describe TWO separate powers that the President could use to address the comments outlined in the scenario. (B) in the context of the scenario, explain how ONE of the presidential powers described in Part A can be affected by its interaction with Congress.