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Joaquin Castro: “I ask that you continue to explore ways to address these issues and increase funding for programs that will help treat…”

On the recordMay 7, 2013
I ask that you continue to explore ways to address these issues and increase funding for programs that will help treat and identify mental illness.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Requests more funding for mental health programs for service members and veterans.

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