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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.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The Environmental Health Department is reinforcing its food preparation guidlines for volunteers and non-profit organizations.

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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Iraq veteran in Las Vegas writes rap songs to self-treat his PTSD

Sunday, May 13, 2012  According to a recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, more than one in five pregnant white women smoke cigarettes

Saturday, May 12, 2012  A new study shows that despite all the risks, one in five white women still smoke cigarettes during pregnancy.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Pronews 7 explores cutting edge gender-based research taking place that shows a difference in the way men and women handle health issues.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  The specialist could face less-than-honorable discharge or jail when he turns himself in Thursday

Monday, May 24, 2010  A state agency wants to know if it is allowed to increase training requirements for child care workers in Texas after a panel recommended such a change.

Monday, May 17, 2010  With all our recent rainfall, the mosquito population is ready to explode and Amarillo city employees are out trying to stop them before they get out of control.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  The New Mexico Senate has approved a proposal to eliminate a verdict of guilty but mentally ill.

Monday, October 26, 2009  Gates says mental health ailments are 'widespread, entrenched and insidious' among troops

Tuesday, July 07, 2009  Military sees big increases in troops' children seeking mental health care