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One Bomb, 25 Operations, and 363 Days to Return to TV – Kimberly Dozier and the Iraq War
May 24, 2007 – When Kimberly Dozier, a CBS News correspondent, was nearly killed last Memorial Day by a roadside bomb in Baghdad that took the lives of her crew, she became the story instead of reporting it. Now, more … Continue reading
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Editorial Column – Our Entire Government Has Failed Us on Iraq War
May 24, 2007 – A Special Comment about the Democrats’ deal with President Bush to continue financing this unspeakable war in Iraq—and to do so on his terms: This is, in fact, a comment about… betrayal. Few men or women … Continue reading
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Study: Sarin Linked to Gulf War Illnesses
Friday May 25, 2007 — As benefits administrators, officials and politicians argue the worthiness of studies on Gulf War syndrome, researchers say they have no doubts that they’ve found the root of the problem. Sarin gas. And they have advice for as … Continue reading
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Gaps Persist in Mental Health Care for Ft. Carson Soldiers Who Served in Iraq War
Corey Davis was a machine gunner in Iraq; he was featured in NPR’s December 2006 investigation on mental health care at Fort Carson. He told NPR that he began “freaking out” after he returned to the base; when he sought … Continue reading
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Iraq Attacks Kill 9 U.S. Troops
May 23, 2007 – Roadside bombings and gunbattles across Iraq killed nine U.S. servicemen, and U.S. authorities were examining a body found in a river south of Baghdad that Iraqi police believe is one of three U.S. soldiers seized in … Continue reading
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Experts Calculate Billions in Long-Term Costs of War
Congress has approved about $450 billion to date for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, but economists also have been tabulating the long-term costs such as veterans’ care. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores the broader costs of the war. Click here … Continue reading
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Editorial Column – Veterans’ Suicides – The War Casualties You Aren’t Hearing About
May 21, 2007 Jeffrey Lucey (1981-2004)Joshua Omvig (1983-2005)Jonathan Schulze (1981-2007) Like countless others, each of these young men served honorably in Iraq, but came home unable to cope with their memories of combat. Each one sought help from the military … Continue reading
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Iraq’s Hidden Casualties – 13,000 Working for Contractors
May 19, 2007 – WASHINGTON: Casualties among private contractors in Iraq have soared to record levels this year, setting a pace that seems certain to turn 2007 into the bloodiest year yet for the civilians who work alongside the U.S. … Continue reading
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Iraq War May Add Stress for Past Vets
Trauma Disorder Claims at New High June 20, 2006 — More than 30 years after their war ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans are seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder, and experts say one reason appears to be harrowing images of … Continue reading
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Editorial Column – Veterans Still Kept From Legal Help
May 19, 2007 – Should veterans enjoy the same legal rights as Social Security claimants, or even undocumented workers? This question was addressed by the Veterans Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law No. 109-461), … Continue reading
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