SASC May Look Into Recruiter Suicides

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SASC May Look Into Recruiter Suicides
January 23, 2009
Houston Chronicle

U.S. Sen John Cornyn has formally requested congressional hearings to examine a recent rash of suicides among Houston-based Army recruiters, saying he believes the deaths demonstrate the enormous strain recruiters endure to sustain the country's all-volunteer force.

The Texas Republican made the request in a letter sent Thursday to Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate armed services committee, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the committee's ranking member.

"I strongly believe that this alarming trend, which is further evidence of the strain on our current force, necessitates the attention of Congress," Cornyn wrote.

McCain has read the letter and is open to the possibility of hearings, said his spokeswoman, Leah C. Geach.

"Senator McCain is very concerned about any increase in the numbers of suicides in the Armed Forces, and believes it's imperative that every preventative measure be taken to end these tragedies," Geach said.


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