Describing the current rates of suicide for American veterans as "unacceptable," U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, D–Hawaii, today called for the passage of a new bill that would, at least on paper, make life a little easier for people seeking treatment from the U.S. Veterans Administration. “It is simply unacceptable that 22 American veterans commit suicide each day,” said Hirono … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii Urges Passage of Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
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This Thursday, June 5: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard To Ask Maui Vets What They Need
Just a couple hours after embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned amidst bipartisan calls that he step down, Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard announced that she would host a "Veterans Listening Tour" throughout the state to find out what veterans need. On Thursday, that tour will stop on Maui. "The listening sessions are open to the public," stated a … [Read more...] about This Thursday, June 5: Rep. Tulsi Gabbard To Ask Maui Vets What They Need
UPDATED: Hawaii Congress Members Weigh In On VA Chief Shinseki’s Resignation
[The following post has been updated to include a statement from Senator Mazie Hirono, which arrived after it was first published] Normally I don't publish items on national stories, but given my recent cover story on my friend who killed himself six months after his discharge from the U.S. Army, I'll gladly make an exception. My story dealt with the large numbers of veterans … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Hawaii Congress Members Weigh In On VA Chief Shinseki’s Resignation