NEW : Georgia : Want to balance keeping public informed , ensuring investigation 's integrity . CNN has reported 40 of veterans have died waiting for care at VA hospitals . CNN 's exclusive investigation quickly drew attention in Washington : on Monday -- a day before the Phoenix VA officials agreed to speak to us -- 2009 , sources told Arizona VA the Phoenix VA concocted a scheme to cover up the delays . CNN officials have denied that .
NEW : Georgia : Want to balance keeping public informed , ensuring investigation 's integrity . CNN has reported 40 of veterans have died waiting for care at VA hospitals . 2009 , sources told Arizona VA the Phoenix VA concocted a scheme to cover up the delays . CNN officials have denied that .