Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

Family, Friends Say Military Must Do More

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Team VCS

October 20, 2008, Sioux City, ND – “I’m no quitter, Ma. You know me, I’m never gonna quit.” Those were the words Carl McCoy used to reassure his stepmother, Pat McCoy, whenever she worried about the 23-year-old man’s safety. Now … Continue reading →

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The Torture Time Bomb

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Team VCS

October 18, 2008 – As the US presidential election reaches a climax against the background of the financial crisis, another silent, dark, time bomb of an issue hangs over the two candidates: torture. For now, there seems to be a … Continue reading →

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Give an Hour Program Offers Services to Military Personnel

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Team VCS

October 20, 2008 – About three months ago, Downingtown resident Jennifer Crane discovered a program aimed at helping  veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. This program, known as Give an Hour, encourages mental-health professionals to provide free services, … Continue reading →

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Iraq War Veteran Tammy Duckworth Promotes Illinois PTSD Site

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Team VCS

October 20, 2008 – Nearly four years after Tammy Duckworth lost her legs in Iraq, she is breaking new ground in her role as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. As an Illinois National Guard major and former … Continue reading →

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Army to Probe Five Slayings Linked to Colorado Army Unit Sent Repeatedly to Iraq War

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Team VCS

October 18, 2008, Denver, CO –  Fort Carson soldiers returning from deployment in Iraq are suspects in at least five slayings, and officials want to know why. Commander Maj. Gen. Mark Graham announced Friday a task force will examine any … Continue reading →

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Letter to Editor: Senator Obama Supports Veterans

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Team VCS

October 18, 2008 – We all appreciate our right and privilege to vote in local, state or federal elections; it is, however, also our duty to be informed as well as we can. Unfortunately, many rely purely on the candidates’ … Continue reading →

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Oct 20, Update: A Dying Veteran in Florida Finally Gets Space at the VA Hospital

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Team VCS

October 18, 2008, Zephyrhills, FL – James Carroll said the Department of Veterans Affairs may finally be keeping a promise it makes to every veteran. See original story here: http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/articleid/11409  Officials at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa … Continue reading →

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ACLU Challenges Destruction of Evidence in Indefinite Detention Case

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Team VCS

October 17, 2008, Charleston, SC – The American Civil Liberties Union today appealed a court decision allowing the government to destroy and obstruct evidence depicting the brutal interrogations of Ali al-Marri, who has been detained in solitary confinement at a … Continue reading →

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Veterans Office Investigated

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Team VCS

October 16, 2008, Detroit, MI – A government watchdog that oversees the Department of Veterans Affairs is investigating mishandling of claim documents at the VA office in Detroit, amid reports of active claim documents found in shredder bins and thousands … Continue reading →

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Prop. 12 Would Renew Farm, Home Loans for Vets

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Team VCS

October 16, 2008 – Voters in November have a chance to help veterans – again. Proposition 12, known as the Veterans Bond Act of 2008, would allow the state to issue $900 million in bonds to fund the CalVet home … Continue reading →

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