Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

Loophole Frustrates Veterans

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008 – The federal government says more than 400 thousand veterans are dying from illnesses linked to agent orange exposure from their time in Vietnam. But now some veterans say a loophole in the law is letting the … Continue reading →

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Soldier in Iraq Held in Deaths of 2 Unit Members

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008, Savannah, GA – A soldier was detained in Iraq after he allegedly opened fire on a superior and another unit member, killing them both, the Army said Wednesday. The soldier was subdued by other troops, and medics … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Vet Overcomes PTSD

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 17, 2008, Walnut Creek, CA – The Veterans Administration estimates more than 20 percent of those who come back from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may develop PTSD — post traumatic stress disorder. That’s 40 to 50,000 people, … Continue reading →

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Letter to Editor: U.S. Should Treat Veterans With Respect

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 18, 2008 – My nephew, U.S. Army Sgt. Coleman Bean, died earlier this month. He was 25, and he took his own life. I’ve spent this week in New Jersey, where Coleman lived, helping his parents and brothers get … Continue reading →

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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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Sep 18: Survey Shows Most Americans Want Government to Stand Up for Veterans

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Team VCS

September 18, 2008, Washington, DC – Americans believe that providing medical care to injured, sick and disabled veterans should be near the top of our nation’s priorities, in line with resolving the war in Iraq and lowering gas prices, according … 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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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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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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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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