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Jon Tester: “Are there plans or how do you see us increasing mental health crisis beds to be available within a reasonable driving…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
Are there plans or how do you see us increasing mental health crisis beds to be available within a reasonable driving time?
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

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Tester questions the availability of mental health crisis beds for veterans.

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