Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

Workers Issue Widespread Complaints About a Rudderless Government

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Team VCS

November 6, 2008 – When President Obama takes over in January as manager-in-chief of nearly 2 million federal employees, he will need a plan to reinvigorate a frustrated and demoralized workforce, career employees warn. In numerous agencies, federal civil servants … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Needs of Veterans Are Stressing Out Buffalo VA

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Team VCS

November 7, 2008 – Dana Cushing is a disabled veteran who is supposed to receive an hour of counseling each week through the Buffalo VA. But she shares that hour of a psychologist’s time with 15 others in group therapy. … Continue reading →

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Nov 7, Veterans Day Message to America from VA Secretary Peake

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Team VCS

A Veterans Day Message From VA Secretary Dr. James B. Peake November 7, 2008, Washington, DC – Ninety years ago today, the guns fell silent in Europe.  World War I – the “war to end all wars” – was over.  … Continue reading →

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Six Recent Combat Veterans Elected to Congress

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Team VCS

(November 6, 2008, Washington, DC) — Six veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom won their congressional races Tuesday, giving recent combat veterans their biggest presence in national government yet. In 2006 Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., was the only veteran who served … Continue reading →

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A Growing Problem for Veterans: Domestic Violence

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Team VCS

Treatments for PTSD and domestic violence are very different; effective collaboration needed Novemer 4, 2008 – “The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in … Continue reading →

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President-Elect Obama Vows Change, Agency by Agency

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Team VCS

New attitude: Obama vows change, agency by agency November 6, 2008 – President-elect Barack Obama has vowed to reverse or sharply modify many of the Bush administration’s policies. Based on his campaign promises, these are key areas where changes are … Continue reading →

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Profile of Seymour Hersh: An American Journalism Hero

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Team VCS

He exposed the My Lai massacre, revealed Nixon’s secret bombing of Cambodia and has hounded Bush and Cheney over the abuse of prisoners in Abu Ghraib… No wonder the Republicans describe Seymour Hersh as ‘the closest thing American journalism has … Continue reading →

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Nov 5: President-Elect Obama’s Advisors Mull Choices for VA Secretary

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Team VCS

November 5, 2008 – With the Obama presidency just a couple of months away, veterans want to know who will be at the helm of the VA. Obama advisors are leaning toward three picks for VA Secretary. First (or second) … Continue reading →

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Nov 5, Editorial Column: A Memo to President-Elect Obama from America’s New Veterans

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Team VCS

November 5, 2008 – Congratulations to President-elect Obama. Both he and Senator McCain are outstanding patriots, and hey, each ran a tough campaign. Now that the race is finally over, it’s time to bring America together, and get to work. … Continue reading →

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Troops in Afghanistan Nine Times More Likely to Suffer Stress Disorder

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Team VCS

November 5, 2008 – Nearly 4,000 new mental health cases were reported in the Armed Forces last year, according to Ministry of Defence figures. Women in the Forces also suffered from a higher rate of mental disorder than their male … Continue reading →

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