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Ordered to Iraq War, an Afghanistan War Veteran Goes Down Fighting
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Veterans’ Benefits Claims Going Nowhere
May 22, 2007 – A House subcommittee heard pleas Tuesday to get veterans off the “hamster wheel” of justice that can leave their benefits claims cycling through an unending process until they die. The appeals process can have claims bounced … Continue reading
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