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On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
Suicide takes the lives of about 40,000 Americans every year, and of course, that leaves behind millions of devastated parents, children, spouses, and friends.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette highlights the tragic impact of suicide on families and the need for prevention efforts.

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