| The recording of the Veterans in Crisis and the Path to Recovery panel and discussion is now available here. You can also access it through my website, www.RepJoeWebster.com and hovering over the “Recent Events” tab at the top and clicking on “Veterans in Crisis.”
Please note the video has been edited for clarity and sound.
In other veteran news, The Coatesville VA, in partnership with the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system, will host a PACT Act Livestream event on Facebook to help explain PACT Act benefits. You do not need a Facebook account to watch the livestream. You can view the event here.
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| Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting that took the lives of 20 children and 6 adults. In the decade since, America has witnessed over 4,000 mass shootings where over 22,000 people were either injured or killed.
While we know statistically that mass shootings don’t account for the majority of gun violence injuries or deaths, the trauma inflicted on the communities and families of the victims, as well as the communities across America that fear a similar tragedy in their own neighborhoods, is immeasurable. American children, teenagers, and adults should not fear going to school, the grocery store, places of worship, or places of entertainment.
We have seen noteworthy steps taken to address gun violence in this country from Congress to State Legislatures to community groups. There is more work to be done, especially here in Pennsylvania, but I am determined to see vital legislation like waiting periods and extreme risk protection orders become law in PA.
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| Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.
And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District
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