Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

A study finds a high rate of depression and stress disorders, and many are not getting proper treatment. Taken together, the study shows that 31{cd9ac3671b356cd86fdb96f1eda7eb3bb1367f54cff58cc36abbd73c33c82e1d} of those who have served in combat have suffered from brain injury, stress disorder, or … Continue reading →

Newly Released Government Documents Show Special Forces Used Illegal Interrogation Techniques in Afghanistan.  Veterans for Common Sense is a co-plaintiff in this landmark litigation to protect our freedoms.  April 16, 2008, New York – The American Civil Liberties Union obtained … Continue reading →

April 14, 2008 – Cleveland, OH: Families who have been adversely affected by Veterans medical malpractice and the often deplorable conditions at some VA hospitals, are hoping that new congressional funding for VA hospitals—the largest single infusion of cash in … Continue reading →

April 15, 2008 – When the American Civil Liberties Union released the FBI e-mail in December 2004 – after obtaining it through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit – the White House emphatically denied that any such presidential Executive Order … Continue reading →

April 16, 2008 – Fresno, CA — Forced to leave the combat zone after his two brothers died in the Iraq war, Army Spc. Jason Hubbard faced another battle once he returned home: The military cut off his family’s health … Continue reading →

Last November, CBS News broke the story of the staggering number of veterans who commit suicide. The report was the result of a five-month investigation into veteran suicides [VCS worked with CBS News on their report].   April 15, 2008, Dallas, … Continue reading →

April 14, 2008 – Washington, DC — With long-term estimates of the cost of the Iraq war ranging from $1 trillion to $3 trillion or more, the question naturally arises of what else the country could have done with the … Continue reading →

April 14, 2008 – Auburn, Maine — The Iraqi translator called Shark knew his life was at risk every day that he worked for American troops in Iraq. Insurgents viewed translators as traitors and had wounded or killed scores of … Continue reading →

April 13, 2008 – Some locals say that care and customer service at veterans’ medical clinics in Galveston County has been so bad it’s made some sick and left others worrying they might get sick if they keep using them. … Continue reading →

April 13, 2008 – The image of CIA officers demonstrating and detailing torture techniques considered for use during detainee interrogations in the White House is one most Americans could probably never conceive. And yet, ABC News reported last week that … Continue reading →