Rep. John Murtha, how many times do you have to hear before you listen?

Dear Congressman Murtha,
With all do respect, because I do believe you really care about the veterans, it's time to stop hearing the problems and start listening to the solutions.

I've heard enough testimonies in the last few years to know there isn't anything new. I've been doing outreach work with veterans since 1982, plus living with it everyday. I've research the data and talked with them, emailed them, held their hands and hugged them more times than I can count. Going over and over to the same group of people will provide you with the same information. What the DOD and the VA have does not work and they've had over 30 years to get this right. The troops and our veterans keep killing themselves waiting for Congress to get their act together and come up with programs that work. Families are falling apart while Congress keeps asking the same questions over and over again.

We can save their lives, heal marriages and families if we do what they need instead of what Congress wants to do. If you want to know exactly what has to be done, just ask. I've given up on emailing Congressmen and Senators because none of them have wanted to listen. If you do, just email me at Namguardianangel@aol.com.

Hearing to focus on mental health of troops
By Kimberly Hefling - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Mar 3, 2009 6:28:59 EST

WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee on Tuesday will take a look at military programs targeting mental health.

The Army has been investigating an unexplained spike in suicides in January. Last year, the Army had its highest suicide rate on record.

Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., will chair the hearing before the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, which will also examine programs for soldiers with traumatic brain injuries.