Huffington Post logo Huffington Post 1 month ago

Craig Newmark: Natn'l Defense Authorization Act: provisions for saving veterans back home

The big deal is that it contains provisions fought for by the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America like mandatory mental health screenings, which have the potential to save more lives than all the MRAP's money can buy. Full Article at Huffington Post

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  1. Michael McMahon
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    Bipartisan mental health bills move forward
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    Two freshman lawmakers who crossed party lines to collabnorate on a military mental health screening bill that is about to become law are now working on their next joint venture. Reps. Full Article at Military Times

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  1. There is a lot of potential for us to work together
    – Michael McMahon SOURCE: Military Times 1 month ago
  2. We cannot overstate the need for adequate, efficient mental health services for our men and women in the armed forces
    – Michael McMahon SOURCE: Military Times 1 month ago
  3. If there ever were an issue where there should be bipartisan backing, this is it ... We have a lot of work to do. We are not completely where we want to be in making sure combat veterans get the help they need.
    SOURCE: Military Times 1 month ago
  4. We cannot afford to keep losing the brave young men and women to suicide
    – Michael McMahon SOURCE: Military Times 1 month ago
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