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Jon Tester: If you have got a situation where the nearest mental health professional is several hours away... we have got a problem.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
If you have got a situation where the nearest mental health professional is several hours away... we have got a problem.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

Editor's note · Context

Tester expresses concern about mental health access in emergencies in rural areas.

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