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Barr's Military Trauma Bill

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Central Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr is sponsoring legislation that would allow military sexual trauma victims to select private health care providers. The Lexington Republican discussed his bill Monday during a press conference in Frankfort…

Barr says he decided to back the legislation after meeting with constituents who expressed concern that the support and care now available through the Veterans Administration does not always meet the specific post-MST needs of victims.