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President Bush Signs a Suicide Prevention Bill Into Law

President Bush signed a suicide prevention bill into law on November 6, 2007, according to Military.com, "The law requires mental health training for Veterans Affairs staff; a suicide prevention counselor at each VA medical facility; and mental-health screening and treatment for veterans who receive VA care. It also supports outreach and education for veterans and their families, peer support counseling and research into suicide prevention."

Source: http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,155614,00.html?ESRC=eb.nl.