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Jon Tester: The suicide rate among rural men is significantly higher than in urban areas, particularly among adult male veterans.

On the recordApril 21, 2009
The suicide rate among rural men is significantly higher than in urban areas, particularly among adult male veterans.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Jon Tester addresses the higher suicide rates among rural veterans compared to urban counterparts.

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