The Catholic Charities based in Glenwood Springs helps newcomers to the United States. One of its programs, the immigrant advocacy project, helps immigrants through tough times…regardless of their legal status.

On a recent afternoon, a soft-spoken man named Eduardo pays a visit to the project. He’s lived in the valley over ten years, has a decent job, and is in the process of obtaining legal status.

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Congressional staff are coming to Ft. Carson to investigate mental health care for soldiers. Also coming are staff from the Government Accountability Office.

Joining them for part of the visit are members of the non-profit group Veterans For America. VFA says theyve been contacted by dozens of soldiers from across the country who complain of mistreatment or abuse at the hands of the Army due to their combat related mental health problems. Those issues were given national media attention last year, with the coverage focusing on Ft. Carson. Following that, nine members of congress asked the Governent Accountability Office to look into treatment of mentally ill soldiers.

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