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On the recordApril 25, 2013
The stories of the Mahoney's, the Milam's, and those we will hear today compel us to act with care and compassion as we develop ways to overcome institutional barriers to quality mental health treatment.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Personal stories highlight the need for improved mental health treatment access.

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