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General Shinseki, Set to Lead VA, Seen as Shaped on Island of Kauai in Hawaii
January 7, 2009, LiHu’e, Kaua’i – One important thing that has been said about Barack Obama also applies to Eric Shinseki, his nominee to head the Veterans Administration, says a relative of the retired general. “Michelle Obama said to understand … Continue reading
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Ruling Expected on Whether U.S. War Resister and Mother of 3 to be Deported
January 7, 2009, Toronto, Canada – A U.S. war resister living in Canada with her husband and three children is expected to find out today if she’ll be subject to a deportation order. Kim Rivera served in Iraq with the … Continue reading
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Defense Secretary Gates Sees Wars Costing $136 Billion More in 2009
January 7, 2009 – Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan would cost almost $136 billion for the 2009 budget year that began Oct. 1 if they continue at their current pace, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says. He told top lawmakers … Continue reading
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Jan 7: Vietnam Veterans of America Sues Military and CIA Over Secret Testing of Soldiers
January 7, 2009 – Law Firm Morrison & Foerster Files Suit Against CIA, DoD, and U.S. Army on Behalf of Troops Exposed to Testing of Chemical and Biological Weapons at Edgewood Arsenal and Other Top Secret Sites PRESS CONFERENCE: Wednesday, January … Continue reading
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Veteran Completes Suicide in Tomah, Wisconson VA Medical Center
January 5, 2009 – The death of a veteran at the Tomah VA Medical Center has been ruled a suicide. VA spokesperson Laura Bishop says 48-year-old Dale Sprague’s body was found in his vehicle late Monday night. An autopsy performed … Continue reading
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New Court is Sought to Aid Veterans in Arizona Charged with Crimes
January 6, 2009 – For four years, Cody Batroff was a trained killer fighting for his country. The former Marine served two tours in Iraq, taking out the enemy and ducking roadside bombs. Although he excelled on the battlefield, the … Continue reading
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Editorial Column: The Afghanistan War Quagmire
January 5, 2009 – The economy is obviously issue No. 1 as Barack Obama prepares to take over the presidency. He’s charged with no less a task than pulling the country out of a brutal recession. If the worst-case scenarios … Continue reading
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War Vets With Headaches Could Have Brain Problems
January 5, 2009 – Headache frequency and severity caused by traumatic brain injury might signal cognitive deficits, suggests a new study of Iraq war veterans. Traumatic brain injuries, also called concussions, are common among veterans who served in Iraq. And … Continue reading
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National Guard in Montana Says Help for Iraq and Afghanistan War Strengthening
December 31, 2008 – The Montana National Guard is strengthening support for soldiers and airmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Beginning in January, the Montana Yellow Ribbon program will hold workshops for National Guard service members before, during and after … Continue reading
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Study Ties High IQ to High KIA Rate
December 23, 2008 – Scottish scientists have found that being intelligent is of little advantage in the front line of battle. A study conducted by history and psychology experts at Edinburgh University has found that Scottish soldiers who lost their … Continue reading
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