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Ordered to Iraq War, an Afghanistan War Veteran Goes Down Fighting

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Team VCS

Asked to Serve Again, a Soldier Goes Down Fighting May 27, 2007, HOLLYWOOD, MARYLAND – The sniper fired. It was a clean shot, if there is such a thing. And down for good fell another American soldier. His name was … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan TV Station RCTV Closed for Supporting Anti-Democratic Coup

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Team VCS

Coup Co-Conspirators as Free-Speech Martyrs: Distorting the Venezuelan media story May 25, 2007 – The story is framed in U.S. news media as a simple matter of censorship: Prominent Venezuelan TV station RCTV is being silenced by the authoritarian government … Continue reading →

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Iraq War: Trust and Betrayal

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Team VCS

“In this place where valor sleeps, we are reminded why America has always gone to war reluctantly, because we know the costs of war.” That’s what President Bush said last year, in a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. … Continue reading →

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More Iraq War Veterans Bring Disabling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Home

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Team VCS

Problems seen in VA, military handling of disorder.  When he closes his eyes, Edmond Rivera can smell the burning flesh of his fellow soldier. He can see the man — his friend — clawing on the driver’s-side window of his … Continue reading →

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Holiday resonates with young veterans – Afghanistan, Iraq troops understand the sacrifice

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Team VCS

Kevin Jackson today will be doing more than grilling out at his home in Cherokee to recognize Memorial Day. The 27-year-old Army Reserve specialist and veteran of the war in Afghanistan plans to visit the graves of Sgt. Joe Ray … Continue reading →

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As Allies Turn Foe in Iraq War, Disillusion Rises in Among U.S. Soldiers

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Team VCS

BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Staff Sgt. David Safstrom does not regret his previous tours in Iraq, not even a difficult second stint when two comrades were killed while trying to capture insurgents. “In Mosul, in 2003, it felt like we were … Continue reading →

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VA Creates Red Tape to Deny Care to Iraq War Veterans

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Team VCS

Not Supporting Our Troops: VA essentially creating red tape to deny care to veterans Sean Johnson broke three vertebrae in his back when he fell off a truck in Tikrit, Iraq. He ended up having surgery on his own after the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Message: Remember the dead, fight for the living

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Team VCS

On Memorial Day this Monday, Americans will remember the men and women who gave their lives in defence of the nation, as well as what that nation stands for and promises to become. Some among us, however, honour those sacrifices … Continue reading →

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President Bush Signs $1.8 Billion in New Emergency Spending for VA in Iraq War Funding Bill

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Team VCS

To View the Entire Report, please go to this link: http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/files/VFCS/$1.8BillionIraqWarSummary5-25-07.pdf For immediate release:  Thursday, May 24, 2007 Summary of the Fiscal 2007 Supplemental Funding Legislation The House and Senate are poised to approve legislation providing $119.995 billion primarily for … Continue reading →

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Editorial Column – Our Entire Government Has Failed Us on Iraq War

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Team VCS

May 24, 2007 – A Special Comment about the Democrats’ deal with President Bush to continue financing this unspeakable war in Iraq—and to do so on his terms: This is, in fact, a comment about… betrayal. Few men or women … Continue reading →

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