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Raul Ruiz: “I am always discouraged when I hear stories of struggling veterans facing delay and denial of much needed care here at…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I am always discouraged when I hear stories of struggling veterans facing delay and denial of much needed care here at home when they sacrificed so much abroad.
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Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

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Ruiz expresses concern over veterans' access to timely mental health care.

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