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Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act  

I just got back to Des Moines and had an event at the State Capitol with Senator Harkin, Congressman Boswell and Ellen and Randy Omvig. We presented a special copy of the bill named in honor of the Omvig's son, Joshua. The legislation, the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, was signed into law in November. The Omvig's crusade to help get more help to veterans returning home has brought much needed attention to a problem that is often shoved aside. I hope the small gesture today helps the Omvigs continue to forge ahead in hopes of helping other brave men and women returning home.