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Gwen Moore
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Caring for Veterans
Veterans are among our most honored citizens. Many of the rights and privileges that we enjoy today as Americans were courageously and selflessly fought for by our men and women in uniform. Their sacrifice deserves our unwavering gratitude and support.
Sadly, we have seen a growing incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among service members who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. To that end, we must make sure that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are properly equipped to care for these types of injuries.
Congress and the Obama Administration are taking steps to:
- Add military behavioral health personnel.
- Require in-person mental health assessments with trained medical professionals before and after deployment.
- Increase access to mental health services for National Guard and Reserve members and their families.
- Further PTSD research and treatments.
Yet, despite these efforts, many service members suffering from PTSD do not seek needed care—or receive care even when they do come forward-- and continue to express fear that seeking care may adversely impact career advancement. I have been working to encourage the military to look at many ways to reduce this stigma, including encouraging the use of confidential mental health services.
PTSD not only impacts service members but also their families. I have written legislation urging the Veterans Affairs and Defense Departments to ensure that family members have access to PTSD- related services and programs and to the extent possible, use holistic approaches that includes family members in the care targeted to the service member or veteran.
I will continue to work and make sure that our nation provides our troops with the services they deserve and have earned.
Press Releases
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Gwen Moore Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress
02/12/13"Tonight the President set an aggressive agenda for America. His plan to refocus our efforts on bringing about solid economic growth for all Americans through manufacturing, infrastructure, clean and renewable energy, skills training for American workers,
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Gwen Moore Supports Senate Amendment HR 8
01/01/13"While it was not the grand deal I was hoping for, I am pleased that we were able to move forward with a deal that will ensure that tax rates will not go up on the middle class and the most vulnerable of our nation – the poor.
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Gwen Moore Honors Troops, Veterans on Veteran's Day
11/12/12"Every year, we join together to remember those who have and continue to serve our country around the world in the name of freedom and democracy..."
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