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Accurate History Lesson: ‘Bin Laden and Me’ – Reporter Recounts Factual Origin of Terrorists
Tall and thin, there stood the Saudi mujahid in the same room September 28, 2008 – The headquarters and international nerve centre of what was to become the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization was a tiny storefront in a dilapidated, … Continue reading
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Our Disabled Veterans Face Red Tape in Voting
September 27, 2008 – With the presidential polls just over a month away, tens of thousands of U.S. war veterans are still wondering whether or not they will be able to vote for the candidate of their choice. About 100,000 … Continue reading
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The Last Tour: A Decorated Marine’s War Within Ends in Murder-Suicide at Grand Canyon
September 29, 2008 – When the Twiggs brothers got to the Grand Canyon, on May 12th, Willard called his girlfriend, a married woman in Louisiana, on Travis’s cell phone. She had to see the canyon someday, he said. “It will … Continue reading
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As Stock Market Crashes in U.S., Army General Odierno Warns of Revolt by Iraqis
Odierno warns of potential revolt by Iraqis September 29, 2008, Baghdad, Iraq — Dramatic security gains made in Iraq over the past year could be jeopardized if its government doesn’t improve essential services such as electricity and bring together rival … Continue reading
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Special Ballot Urged for Absentees
September 26, 2008 – Military voting officials recommend that if soldiers have not received an absentee ballot from their state by Sept. 30, they should complete and mail a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot as soon as possible. Free Express Mail … Continue reading
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Sexual ‘Cleansing’ in Iraq – Violent Religious Extremists Target and Murder Homosexuals
VCS Note: Some of the links in this article will take you to sites containing images of violence which you may find disturbing. September 25, 2008 – The “improved” security situation in Iraq is not benefiting all Iraqis, especially not … Continue reading
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Sep 25, VCS in the News: Veterans Tell VA, ‘Open Front Door’ to Disability Claims
Sullivan places responsibility for the current problems squarely at the White House doorstep. “Responsibility lies with the president of the United States,” he said. “He started the Iraq war and he had no plan to care for the casualties.” September … Continue reading
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VA Under Fire Over Delays in New GI Bill
September 26, 2008 – Lawmakers angrily criticized Veterans Affairs officials Wednesday for possible delays in implementing the new GI Bill benefits by the August 2009 deadline, calling for more urgency and ingenuity by department leaders. Keith Pedigo, assistant deputy undersecretary … Continue reading
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Judge Sides with Soldier, Grants Conscientious Objector Status Based on Christian Religious Beliefs Against War
September 22, 2008 – A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Army to grant conscientious objector status and an honorable discharge to Pfc. Michael Barnes, a Fort Richardson-based paratrooper who said he experienced a religious awakening in Iraq two years … Continue reading
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The Whistleblower Who Tried to Prevent the Iraq War
September 25, 2008 – Of course Katharine Gun was free to have a conscience, as long as it didn’t interfere with her work at a British intelligence agency. To the authorities, practically speaking, a conscience was apt to be less … Continue reading
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