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House Of Representatives Schedules Historic Vote On Mental Health Equity Legislation

Main Category: Mental Health Article Date: 07 Mar 2008 - 4:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article newsletters In a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives will, for the first time, take up... Full Article at Medical News Today

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