Wyden Praises Senate Passage of Bill Helping Veterans At Risk of Suicide
Statement
Issues: Veterans Health and Health Care
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement after the Senate unanimously approved the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act:
"I was proud to cosponsor and to vote for this bipartisan bill, which I'm convinced will save lives in Oregon and across the country," Wyden said. "Today the Senate sent a strong message that more must be done to reach veterans at risk of suicide. Veterans endure physical and emotional trauma in service to our nation and we have a solemn obligation to provide the services and care they need and have earned. With today's vote, we move closer to realizing that goal."
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