Yearly Archives: 2008

Vets for Freedom Compares Petraeus and Obama on Surge

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008 – As Gen. David Petraeus departs Iraq to lead U.S. Central Command, Vets for Freedom is airing a new television commercial that compares his views on the Iraq “troop surge” with those of Sen. Barack Obama. “I … Continue reading →

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Crystal Clue in Army Brain Injury

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Team VCS

September 16, 2008 –   A colour-changing crystal attached to a soldier’s uniform could help doctors decide if they need treatment for a brain injury, researchers say. The crystal reveals the intensity of a bomb blast the wearer has been … Continue reading →

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House of Representatives Votes to Allow Gulf War POWs Sue Iraq Over Torture

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008, Washington, DC – Former POWs and civilians who were tortured or held hostage during the 1991 Persian Gulf War could pursue lawsuits against Iraq under legislation the House has approved. The White House, saying the bill would … Continue reading →

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The Palin Doctrine: Why the Neocons Are So Excited

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Team VCS

September 15, 2008 – Sarah Palin may not have known what the Bush Doctrine was, but we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the Palin Doctrine is. Or will be — because it’s still currently under construction. And what … Continue reading →

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Editorial Column: Washington is Risking War with Pakistan (They have Nuclear Weapons)

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008 – As Wall Street collapsed with a bang, almost no one noticed that we’re on the brink of war with Pakistan. And, unfortunately, that’s not too much of an exaggeration. On Tuesday, the Pakistan’s military ordered its … Continue reading →

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Sep 17, VCS Update: VCS Testifies in Support of Veterans’ Voting Rights

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Team VCS

September 16, 2008 – This week’s update is about every American citizen’s Constitutional right to vote – including our veterans. Our veterans stood between enemy bullets and our Constitution. Yet until last week, VA stood between our veterans and their … Continue reading →

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Fort Campbell Takes Lead in Suicide Prevention

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Team VCS

‘Culture change’ may be required to resolve issues September 13, 2008 – Some local Army families are calling for the military to boost its efforts to curb suicide within the ranks. Some of the Army’s top commanders admit suicide is … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Orders Troops to Open Fire if U.S. Raids

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Team VCS

September 16, 2008, Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military has ordered its forces to open fire if U.S. troops launch another air or ground raid across the Afghan border, an army spokesman said Tuesday. The orders, which come in response to … Continue reading →

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Sep 16, VCS in the News: Helping Veterans Vote Should be Law, Senator Feinstein Says

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Team VCS

Paul Sullivan, executive director of the 14,000-member nonprofit Veterans for Common Sense, supports Feinstein in passing a new law to help veterans vote, rather than leaving it to policy decisions. “VA can easily reverse course, again, and issue another policy … Continue reading →

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OEF/OIF Veteran Suicide Toll: Nearly 15{cd9ac3671b356cd86fdb96f1eda7eb3bb1367f54cff58cc36abbd73c33c82e1d} of Overall U.S. Military Casualties Result from Suicide

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Team VCS

September 15, 2008 – Back in February, the Marines released their military branch’s updated suicide statistics. They revealed the number of Afghanistan and Iraq combat troops and veterans who took their own lives in 2007 had doubled over the previous … Continue reading →

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