Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, June 9th at 11:45 a.m. in Dirksen 608, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), along with Minority Whip Senator Richard Durbin, Senators Jay Rockefeller, Patty Murray, Barack Obama, and Ken Salazar will hold a press conference to discuss how Democrats are working to provide quality mental health care to America's veterans and returning servicemembers.

Republicans have repeatedly blocked attempts by Democrats to increase funding for mental health care in the face of burgeoning demand for such care. While Democrats strive to ensure proper and deserving health care to returning troops, the Republicans ignore Congress's responsibility to fully provide for America's men and women who return after putting their lives at risk for freedom.

WHO: Senators Akaka, Durbin, Rockefeller, Murray, Obama, Salazar Iraqi Vets Army Cpt. David Chasteen and Army National Guard Spc. Abbie Pickett; Joseph Violante, Disabled American Veterans

WHAT: Press Conference

WHERE: Dirksen 608

WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, June 9th at 11:45a.m.