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Byron Dorgan: In the last decade, Indian Reservations have seen youth suicide rates reach epidemic levels.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
In the last decade, Indian Reservations have seen youth suicide rates reach epidemic levels.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Dorgan addresses the crisis of youth suicide on Indian Reservations.

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