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Jim Webb

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Jim Webb is a former United States Senator from Virginia, serving from 2007 to 2013 as a member of the Democratic Party. Born on February 9, 1946, Webb has had a diverse career as a politician, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his focus on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and economic opportunity. During his time in the Senate, he was a vocal advocate for the recognition of Virginia's Native American tribes, emphasizing the importance of federal acknowledgment for their contributions and rights.

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Mar 9, 2010

I'm really concerned that this whole process is bogged down, and we have people waiting around.

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Mar 9, 2010

I don't think I have a full understanding of how this works, and we'd like to get specific data from you.

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Mar 9, 2010

What kind of a bonus should they get?

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Mar 9, 2010

I think it's an extremely troubling piece of information here.

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Mar 9, 2010

There's a lot of questions, here in Congress, about how that reflects upon the dignity of Service, quite frankly.

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Mar 9, 2010

I really want to work on this so we can aggressively address it.

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Mar 9, 2010

17 percent of the Active-Duty Force, and as much as 6 percent of deployed troops, are on antidepressants.

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Mar 9, 2010

Yes, I've actually heard them in other hearings, so----

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Mar 9, 2010

Does anyone else have any thoughts on that?

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Mar 9, 2010

The use of psychiatric medications has increased about 76 percent overall since the start of the current wars.

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Mar 9, 2010

What is the year that this adjustment was made?

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Mar 9, 2010

I think the implication that we have 1 in 6 with a serious mental disorder, I think, is a reach.

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