Yearly Archives: 2008

Editorial Column: Bush’s Interview With Charlie Gibson Marks the Start of His Effort to Revise History

December 3, 2008 – The inevitable campaign to revise the history of the George W. Bush presidency has apparently begun. In an interview with ABC’s Charlie Gibson broadcast on Monday, the soon-but-not-soon-enough-to-be ex-president made several eye-roll-inducing statements that feel like … Continue reading

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Documentary on Veteran Suicides Airs Tonight

December 3, 2008 – IN THEIR BOOTS is releasing a documentary on the Jeff Lucey story.  It will be available online at www.intheirboots.com.  Spread the word and help us bring attention to this issue. A Marine Reservist seeks help from … Continue reading

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Some Veterans Tapping Into Chinese Healing

November 30, 2008, Tucson, AZ – Can ancient Chinese healing rites help Iraq war veterans cope with combat trauma? A Tucson-area therapist believes they can, and is offering free treatments for local Iraq vets to test an approach that involves … Continue reading

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Bush Still Lies About Iraqi Inspections

December 2, 2008 – In what’s been called George W. Bush’s first exit interview, the outgoing President continues a lie that he first unveiled several months after launching the Iraq War, justifying the invasion by claiming that Saddam Hussein didn’t … Continue reading

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End of Immunity Worries U.S. Contractors in Iraq

November 30, 2008 – The thousands of American contractors in Iraq who have been above Iraqi law since the war began are suddenly facing a new era in which their United States passports will no longer protect them from arrest … Continue reading

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One in Four Vets Suffers Gulf War Illness

December 3, 2008 – Effectively debunking years of government denials, Gulf War veterans suffering a host of neurological problems scored a huge victory last month in their struggle to legitimize their medical claims – thanks in part to public health … Continue reading

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Bases Brace for Surge in Stress-Related Disorders

November 29, 2008, Fort Campbell, KY – Some 15,000 soldiers are heading home to this sprawling base after spending more than a year at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and military health officials are bracing for a surge in brain … Continue reading

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Dec 2: VCS Asks Tough Questions for Defense Secretary Gates

December 2, 2008 -This week’s update focuses on Gulf War illnesses and the prospect of Robert Gates continuing as Defense Secretary under soon-to-be President Barack Obama. Veterans for Common Sense wants to know if there will be substantive changes in … Continue reading

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The New Team: Tammy Duckworth

November 28, 2008 – As he prepares to take office, President-elect Barack Obama is relying on a small team of advisers who will lead his transition operation and help choose the members of his administration. Following is part of a … Continue reading

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Holidays No Joy for Many Vets

November 30, 2008 – Just about anywhere Ben Tapia goes between now and Dec. 25, he can expect to hear Christmas carols. “To this day, my wife and daughter get on my case,” said Tapia, a 61-year-old Ceres resident. “I … Continue reading

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