Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

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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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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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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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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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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Sep 15, VCS – VUFT Lawsuit on the Cover of The Nation Magazine: How VA Abandons Our Veterans

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Team VCS

Denying Care, Delaying Benefits, Deceiving the Public  September 15, 2008 edition – Army Sergeant Juan Jimenez had one of the most dangerous jobs in Iraq, ushering top Administration officials through the war-torn streets of Baghdad. He returned home with two … Continue reading →

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Sep 15, VCS in the News: VA Now Allows Voter Registration Drives, but Will New Policy Help Veterans Vote in Nov 2008?

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Team VCS

“Implementation will be the key,” Sullivan said. “Veterans for Common Sense is urging the VA to issue their instructions quickly. We hope the state and local governments, and non-profit groups can quickly begin registration so vets can vote in the … Continue reading →

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Wounded Warrior Resource Center Established

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Team VCS

September 13, 2008 – The Department of Defense announced that the Military OneSource service has established a Wounded Warrior Resource Center telephone number and e-mail address for service members and their families.  Service members and their families can now call … Continue reading →

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