Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

VCS in the News, Pt. 1: One Soldier’s Struggle – Sgt. Fights Anger, Treatment System

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Team VCS

May 3, 2009 – Sgt. John Jones’ anger usually starts simply. Sometimes, it’s triggered by a thought about circumstances he cannot change. It builds until he thinks of little else. Or it flares up when superiors speak to him harshly … Continue reading →

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May 6, VCS in the News: Vet Advocate, Politicians Disagree Over Protection for Soldiers

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Team VCS

May 5, 2009 – Top U.S. Army officials say the Department of Defense took a revolutionary approach to helping wounded soldiers when the first 35 Warrior Transition Units opened nearly two years ago. Today, the Army boasts of 36 such … Continue reading →

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May 4, Gulf War Illness News: Congress to Hold Hearing on Gulf War Ilnesses on May 19

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Team VCS

House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subject: Gulf War Illness Research: Is Enough Being Done?Date: May 19, 2009, 10:00AMLocatin: 340 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC  

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May 4, VCS in the News: Veterans Face Computer Delays for new GI Bill Education Benefits

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Team VCS

May 1, 2009 – Veterans nationwide, trying for the first time on Friday to log on to online forms to apply for a rich package of educational benefits, encountered a network that either failed or was extremely slow. The Veterans … Continue reading →

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Apr 30, PTSD News: 1.3 Million WWII Veterans Hospitalized with Mental Health Conditions

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Team VCS

In one of the few accounts written, here is a realistic appraisal of the social readjustment of WWII veterans, contradicting the popular portrayal promoted by the news media and Hollywood. April 30, 2009 – We are all familiar with the … Continue reading →

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Apr 29, VCS Civil Liberties Victory: Spain to Investigate Bush-Era Torture; VCS Urged Members to Write Spain’s Ambassador

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Team VCS

Spanish judge opens Guantanamo investigation April 29, 2009, Madrid, Spain (AP) — A Spanish judge opened a probe into the Bush administration over alleged torture of terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, pressing ahead Wednesday with a drive that Spain’s own … Continue reading →

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Apr 27, Torture News: Senator Leahy Wants Non-Partisan Probe of Bush Era Pro-Torture Policies

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Team VCS

Senator Leahy wants to probe ‘chain of command’ on torture April 27, 2009 – Washington, DC (CNN) — An independent commission is needed to determine who authorized the use of abusive interrogation techniques against suspected terrorists, a leading advocate of … Continue reading →

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Apr 25, VCS Torture Lawsuit News: Pentagon to Release Hundreds of Torture Photographs

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Team VCS

April 25, 2009 – The Pentagon, in response to a lawsuit, will end a Bush administration legal battle and release “hundreds” of photos showing abuse or alleged abuse of detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan by U.S. personnel, according to defense … Continue reading →

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Apr 23, VA News: Tammy Duckworth Confirmed as Assistant Secretary

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Team VCS

April 22, 2009, Chicago, IL — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Iraq War helicopter pilot Tammy Duckworth’s nomination as an assistant secretary at the Veterans Affairs Department. Duckworth will direct the Office of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Communications. … Continue reading →

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Apr 21, VCS Update: Call Congress to Support HR 952, and Reduce Veteran Suicides

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Team VCS

VA opened up a suicide prevention hotline that currently averages 220 calls a day and performs 6 rescues – that’s a total of more than 100,000 calls and 2,600 rescues. . . . VCS thanks the hard working VA staff for saving … Continue reading →

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