December 14, 2014

Iraq vet’s parents: GOP Sen. ‘Dr. No’ is blocking bill to help prevent military suicides

Iraq vet’s parents: GOP Sen. ‘Dr. No’ is blocking bill to help prevent military suicides

"The bill, which passed in the House by a voice vote on Tuesday, is named after a 28-year-old Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who committed suicide three years ago, after he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

But Coburn, who has earned the nickname “Dr. No” for his willingness to block legislation, has imposed a parliamentary hold on the Hunt bill."