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Pentagon Biggest Obstacle to Democrats’ GI Bill
May 13, 2008, Washington, DC – Veterans groups say it’s time to expand college aid for GIs, and Democrats want to use an election year to do it. Their biggest obstacle? The Pentagon. The Defense Department is lobbying against legislation … Continue reading
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Tillman Mom: Account of Death May Not be True
May 13, 2008, San Francisco, CA – The mother of a former professional football player who died while serving in the Army Rangers suspects the military’s account of how fellow soldiers shot and killed her son in Afghanistan is still … Continue reading
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May 13-15: Leading Veterans Service Organizations Meet Near Washington, DC
Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Gather in Virginia to Envision a Bold Future for Military & Veterans Service Organizations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday May 12, 2008 MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Fairweather, Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, 415-505-6558, afairweather@stp-sf.org; www.coalitionforveterans.org CHANTILLY, … Continue reading
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Charges Dropped Against ’20th’ Highjacker – Claims Confession Elicited After Torture
May 12, 2008, San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Pentagon has dropped charges against a Saudi at Guantanamo who was alleged to have been the so-called “20th hijacker” in the Sept. 11 attacks, his U.S. military defense lawyer said Monday. … Continue reading
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IG: 3-Star Lied About Sex in the White House
May 13, 2008 – Vice Adm. John Stufflebeem seemed to have it all. He rose from deck seaman to a Naval Academy football star whose punting prowess earned him the nickname “Boomer” and a part-time practice gig with the Detroit … Continue reading
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Stress Disorder Treatable if Recognized
May 12, 2008 – After returning from combat in Iraq, my nephew was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. His symptoms remind me of my problems after a messy divorce, though his experiences were certainly more traumatic. Could I have had … Continue reading
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Editorial Column: Burned Again?
May 12, 2008 – When an infant touches a hot stove, it learns a lifelong lesson: don’t touch a hot stove. The infant might grow into a thoroughly irresponsible person, might acquire a nasty heroin habit or provoke a barroom … Continue reading
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May 12: VCS Asks You to Contact Your Representative About Supporting HR 5892, a Bill to Reform VA Claims
May 12, 2008 – VCS Supports Effort to Take Action Supporting All Our Veterans Please contact your U.S. Representative today and urge him or her to vote in favor of the Veterans Disability Claims Modernization Act of 2008 (HR 5892). … Continue reading
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US Military Deaths in Iraq War at 4,074
May 11, 2008 – As of Saturday, May 10, 2008, at least 4,074 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight … Continue reading
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Indiana Paper Carried Word of Yet Another Iraq War Veteran Suicide
May 11, 2008 – Another veteran of the Iraq war committed suicide over the weekend. The subject of U.S. military veterans suicides has finally become a hot media topic in recent days, peaking last week with hearings in Congress concerning … Continue reading
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