House passes bill for veterans’ health
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The House passed, by unanimous vote (426-0), the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act to address the health care crisis confounding soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to upgrading services, it specifies help for families and training for early detection of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal tendencies, along with more help for the families of wounded soldiers. A presidential commission, chaired by former Sen. Bob Dole, is scheduled to tackle this problem next month for the White House.
