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HVAC Schedule September 24 - September 28

Washington, D.C.- Today, Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) released the hearing schedule for September 24 - September 28.

The following event is open to the press:

WHO: House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

WHAT: “Veteran Suicide Prevention: Maximizing Effectiveness and Increasing Awareness.”

WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018

WHERE: 334 Cannon House Office Building and streaming here.

Background: During the hearing the full committee will discuss the findings of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) most recent suicide data reports as well as the efficacy of ongoing efforts to prevent suicide among veterans receiving care in the VA healthcare system, through the Readjustment Counseling Service, and in the community. The committee will also discuss further actions that may be needed to lower the rates of suicide among at-risk veterans.

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