What are your thoughts on Senator Coburn blocking a veteran suicide prevention bill?

SSG Zach McIlwain — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:50:57 -0500

The Clay Hunt SAV Act is an important piece of legislation aimed at reversing the trend of veteran suicide. One Senator alone has blocked the passage of this bill through Unanimous Consent. His argument? The total cost of $22 Million over 5 years! With 22 veterans dying by suicide each and every day, $22 Million in terms of the Federal Budget is a drop in the bucket. If you disagree with Senator Coburn, please contact his office at [login to see] . Thank you!

Sen. Coburn Is Holding Up the Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill

Several senators want the Clay Hunt suicide prevention bill passed by unanimous consent, but its being held up by Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma. By Jordain Carney

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 1:03 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:03:07 -0500

SSG Zach McIlwain, thanks for bringing this to our attention. I will be calling his office. This is pitiful.

Turns out he's retiring at the end of this year, but it's still pitiful. I read another article (at military.com) that said Senator Coburn has been known as "Dr. No" because he does these sorts of things (stops bills) frequently.

Response by PFC Donnie Harold Harris made Jan 20 at 2015 1:23 PM

PFC Donnie Harold Harris — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:23:49 -0500

Unexpected. Unacceptable. Uncalled for.