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18 Killed in Iraq Attacks After Bush Visit
December 15, 2008, Mosul, Iraq – Seven members of a single family from the ancient Yazidi religious sect were gunned down in their home as violence killed 18 people in Iraq on Monday in the wake of US President George … Continue reading
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Hearing Begins in Veterans’ Lawsuit Against VA for Delays in Processing PTSD Disability Claims
December 16, 2008 – A hearing begins Wednesday in a lawsuit aimed at cutting the time that the Department of Veterans Affairs takes to process disability claims to no more than 90 days. Vietnam Veterans of America and Veterans of … Continue reading
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Israeli Army Psychiatrist Stands Trial After Refusing to Treat Soldier Who Then Completed Suicide
December 13, 2008 – For the first time in the history of the IDF, a mental health officer will stand trial on charges of dereliction of duty in his handling of the case of a distressed soldier – who ultimately … Continue reading
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Marine Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Iraqi Detainee
CAMP PENDLETON — A Marine accused of killing a captive during the battle of Fallujah more than four years ago pleaded not guilty during his arraignment yesterday at Camp Pendleton. Sgt. Jermaine Nelson is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction … Continue reading
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Iraq War and Recession Hit Cities: New York City Bolsters Its Effort to Shelter Homeless Veterans
December 15, 2008 – On any given night, a virtual army of 150,000 veterans are homeless across the nation, including an estimated 1,200 in New York City. Bracing for the return of thousands of soldiers from the wars in Iraq … Continue reading
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Vice President Cheney Wants Gitmo Open, Admits Authorizing Detainee’s Torture – ‘I Supported It’
Outgoing VP says Guantanamo Prison should stay open until end of terror war, but has no idea when that might be. December 15, 2008 – Monday, outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney made a startling statement on a nation-wide, televised broadcast. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan War News: Pakistan Truckers Refuse to Haul NATO, U.S. Military Supplies
December 15, 2008, Peshawar, Pakistan – Pakistani truckers are refusing to haul vital supplies to NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan because of mounting attacks along the main route, a transporters association said Monday. Pakistani troops recently began escorting convoys … Continue reading
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Dec 16 Weekly Update: Vice President Cheney Admits Authorizing Torture, VCS Works to Restore Our Civil Liberties
December 16, 2008 – Spread the Word: Close Guantanamo Bay, End Torture, and End Domestic Spying This week’s update contains three important items. First, our VCS membership keeps growing. Second, we want you to let President-Elect Barack Obama know we … Continue reading
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Balad Burn Pit Update: Effects of Toxic Smoke Worry Troops Returning from Iraq – DoD Admits Problem, Then Denies Problem
December 15, 2008 – The pervasive smoke spewing from the junk heap at Balad Air Force Base in Iraq is causing many returning troops to be concerned about the effects on their long-term health. For four years, the burn pit … Continue reading
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Turnout in Presidential Election Hits High: 61 Percent, 131 Million Votes Cast
61.6 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, the highest rate since 1968. December 14, 2008, Washington, DC – Enthusiasm among blacks and Democrats for Barack Obama’s candidacy pushed voter turnout in this year’s elections to the highest level in 40 … Continue reading
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