Other states are also facing pressure over substandard conditions at veterans' nursing homes.

Detainees, through their lawyers, had complained of substandard conditions and harsh treatment.

"It's cutting Russian housing at a time when some of our own soldiers are living in substandard conditions."

"They have proposed nothing to us other than threats, concessions and substandard conditions."

Before they came to the center, many were homeless, or living in substandard conditions or with men who abused them.

She had been living in substandard conditions before she came to us.

The affected residents are living in substandard conditions with many genetic diseases.

Further, the number of families living doubled up or in otherwise substandard conditions has not improved.

There are thousands of orphaned or abandoned children who live in substandard conditions.

She did not respond directly to a question about whether she found substandard conditions on the island during her visit.