Suicides of Veterans

Department of Veterans Affairs officials testified about charges the department had misled the public about the numbers of suicides committe… read more

Department of Veterans Affairs officials testified about charges the department had misled the public about the numbers of suicides committed by active duty personnel and veterans. Committee chairman Bob Filner accused the agency of criminal negligence in the handling of data about the number of veterans who have committed suicide of being more concerned about how data was interpreted than the health of veterans. Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake told panel members the agency is actively reaching out to veterans to encourage them to get help if they are at risk for suicide. close

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Program ID:
205197-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 06, 2008 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 24, 2008 | 10:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • May 06, 2008 | 11:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 09, 2008 | 10:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 09, 2008 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 11, 2008 | 10:35am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 24, 2008 | 10:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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