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Patty Murray: “The Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are losing the battle on mental and behavioral health.”

On the recordJune 12, 2012
The Pentagon and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are losing the battle on mental and behavioral health.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray highlights failures in mental health support for servicemembers and veterans.

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