Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

Policy fraught with danger

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Team VCS

From Hearld Net. Since the start of the Iraq war in 2003, the rate of suicide among U.S. Army soldiers has soared, according to a study by the U.S. Army Public Health Command. The study shows an 80 percent increase … Continue reading →

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Attention Please Share this Very Important Resource

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Team VCS

Welcome to the Veterans Crisis Line Website The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved … Continue reading →

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Military career skills program for spouses under scrutiny

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Team VCS

  By FREDREKA SCHOUTEN USA Today Published: April 9, 2012 Dana Kendall adored her dog, Toni, but struggled to manage the brindle-coated pit bull terrier she rescued from dog-fighting. The dog was unruly, had not been housebroken and did not respond … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Push for GWI Treatment Research Funding Spreads to U.S. Senate

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Team VCS

VCS supports these efforts. Please let your elected officials know that you do as well. ——   Written by Anthony Hardie, 91outcomes.comApril 8, 2012 (Washington, DC – 91outcomes.com) – This year’s push for funding the Peer Reviewed Gulf War Illness Congressionally Directed … Continue reading →

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VCS Special Commentary: Closer Look at Veteran Unemployment

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Team VCS

 By Christopher Miller LLB(HONS) VCS Advocate and Truman National Security Fellow                Unemployment among veterans remains above the national average by many measures, sometimes doubling or tripling it in certain categories. The fact that veterans are struggling … Continue reading →

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Veterans can now seek compensation for bad foreclosures

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Team VCS

If you are, or were, in the military and were wrongly foreclosed on, you could stand to gain at least $116,785. Four banks — Ally, Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo – have agreed to review the cases of every service member … Continue reading →

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First Lady unveils push to get 15,000 military spouses jobs on or near base

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Team VCS

A heartfelt thanks to the First Lady of the United States for her efforts to aid our military families.  —- By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 12:21 PM WASHINGTON — Opening another front in her nearly year-old campaign to support service families, first lady … Continue reading →

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Boozman, Begich, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Employment Opportunities

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Team VCS

VCS works to encourage  this sort of bi-partisan, common sense legislation that helps veterans. Our veterans’ economic opportunities must be enhanced and protected. Please let your elected officials know that you support this bill.  —-   WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. … Continue reading →

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OPM: Reservists can’t be denied their civilian jobs

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Team VCS

By STEVE VOGEL  The Washington Post Published: April 2, 2012 The White House’s personnel chief is calling on senior federal executives to ensure that National Guard and Reserve troops returning to their civilian federal jobs are not penalized for their military … Continue reading →

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Veterans Struggle. America Must Do More.–VCS Special Commentary

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Team VCS

A Special Commentary By VCS Advocate and Truman Fellow Christopher Miller Despite a decade of discussion and advocacy, testimonials by politicians, and t-shirts and bumper stickers displayed everywhere, American veterans continue to struggle and pay for their sacrifice on behalf … Continue reading →

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