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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A traumatic incident while stationed on a M-RAP in Iraq led to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Andrew O'Brien. He has since turned the corner and wants to bring awareness into the open about PTSD.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  He says it would bring $5.7 billion of taxpayer money back to the state, adding health coverage for more than 300,000 Missourians over the next 3 years.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Illinois Sheriff's Association has endorsed a resolution that doesn't support a proposed gun ban in the state.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility is about to undergo a $13 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding.

Monday, February 04, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing to spend $10 million to help get mental health care sooner to those who need it.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Iowa Department of Corrections plans to close its mental health center at the Fort Madison Prison.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health

Monday, December 17, 2012  Obama offered few specifics, saying only that he will engage with law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents and educators in the coming weeks.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Missouri has finally paid off a $600 million bond issue approved by voters in 1982; new loan could be on the ballot.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The Macon Police Department has issued an endangered person advisory for a mother and her two children.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The new residential facility in Hannibal will house the same number of residents as their current one, about 27.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Some area residents are tapping into their emotions to get rid of negative feelings.

Friday, June 08, 2012  AP IMPACT: US troops are killing themselves at fastest pace since nation began a decade of war