As a result, at this time, analysts from the GAO are actively working on this investigation. I would also like to mention that these allegations have since been discussed in a Time Magazine article. In fact, the article appeared in this week's edition of Time. The cases described in the article are of a very serious nature. Indeed, these allegations suggest that malnutrition led to substantial loss of body weight in many cases, and, in many cases contributed to the death of individuals.
Malnutrition is serious, and even life-threatening.
Because this is an ongoing investigation, I am not at liberty to discuss it further. Suffice it to say, I have urged that the GAO move forward quickly with its investigation. I have been assured that they will do so. In addition to this specific study, I have joined other Senators and Congressmen who have requested from GAO a broader study of OBRA '87 and how it's working. I look forward to learning the outcome of this study.