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Mitch McConnell: “What preventative measures is DOD taking to address this problem? What, if any, legislative action would DOD need…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
What preventative measures is DOD taking to address this problem? What, if any, legislative action would DOD need Congress to take to expand suicide awareness and education on posts?
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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McConnell inquired about DOD's measures for soldier suicide prevention and needed legislative actions.

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