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Mike Michaud: “While I commend the VA's efforts to reduce the suicide rate, particularly with the success of its Veterans Crisis…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2011
While I commend the VA's efforts to reduce the suicide rate, particularly with the success of its Veterans Crisis hotline, challenges still remain.
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Mike Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Michaud acknowledges VA's efforts but emphasizes ongoing challenges in reducing veteran suicides.

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