Senators Push Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill

By Danielle Plogmann, Producer

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By Danielle Plogmann

Story Created: Feb 1, 2007 at 11:12 PM CST

Story Updated: Feb 1, 2007 at 11:32 PM CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As more troops ready for deployment, Iowa's two senators are working to help soldiers who make it home.

Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin introduced a bill that would force changes in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Those changes include training employees to notice risk factors for suicide, and developing a support program for veterans.

The bill is inspired by Joshua Omvig. The Grundy Center man committed suicide in 2005 after serving in Iraq.

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