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Jon Tester: “We need to ensure that the VA has access to, or can arrange, geographically-dispersed crisis beds to ensure that no…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
We need to ensure that the VA has access to, or can arrange, geographically-dispersed crisis beds to ensure that no veteran must be made to travel more than two or three hours to get to a safe place of care.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Jon Tester emphasizes the need for accessible crisis beds for veterans.

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