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Daniel Akaka: “In order to be successful in any plan to end homelessness among veterans, we must recognize that a significant number of…”

On the recordMarch 23, 2010
In order to be successful in any plan to end homelessness among veterans, we must recognize that a significant number of homeless veterans suffer from mental health issues.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Akaka stresses the importance of addressing mental health in veteran homelessness solutions.

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