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Iraq Vets Storm the Hill, Congress Rapidly Responds

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 03.14.2009 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

It's reassuring to know that in these tough fiscal times, Congress is not only listening to Wall Street CEOs, but that they are also listening to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

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New York's Department of Veterans' Affairs: Where's the Outrage?

Luis Montalvan and Aaron Glantz | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

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Luis Montalvan and Aaron Glantz

Internal audits at the VA regional headquarters has revealed over half of all disability claims processed through the New York office had been illegally tampered with.

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President Obama: Make Veterans a Priority in the First 100 Days

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: GI Bill, President, Mental Health, Troops, Iava, Economy, Va, Obama, Stimulus, Dod, Veterans, Oath of Office, Obama's Inauguration, 100 Days, Politics News
Paul Rieckhoff

As President Obama takes the oath of office, we want to make sure that he does not forget his promises of support for our military families and veterans.

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Hearings for General Shinseki: Top Ten Questions from Vets for VA Secretary Nominee

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

General Shinseki has the potential to be an effective and dedicated advocate for veterans of all generations. But nobody gets a free pass. The Senate must ensure that he is the right person for a very tough job.

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New Signature Of Modern War: Traumatic Brain Injury

The Globe and Mail | HELEN BRANSWELL | Posted 01.04.2009 | World

Read More: Modern War, War in Afghanistan, Brain Injuries, Afghanistan, War in Iraq, Department of Veteran Affairs, Traumatic Brain Injury, Va, Brain Injury, Injuries From War, Iraq, War Health Risks, World News

Traumatic brain injuries have become the signature wound of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and troops who sustain them face a daunting array of pote...

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Ad Suggestion For Obama -- McCain AWOL On GI Bill

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's time to fight fire with fire -- point out McCain's most embarassing votes, and paint him as an extremist or a party hack while doing so. Also paint him as anti-middle-class.

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Friday Talking Points [43] -- And The Gold Medal For Snarkiness Goes To...

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I don't usually comment on sports, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. I'm no professional sports guy, nor do I play one on the web. But I h...

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The Weapon of Mass Destruction Is Cancer

R. B. Stuart | Posted 06.30.2009 | Politics

Read More: Iraq War, Warwire, Depleted Uranium, Iraq Veterans, Veterans and Cancer, Iraq Cancer, Va, Uranium, Cancer Soldiers, Politics News
R. B. Stuart

With the DoD's denial that cancer is a "war wound," many soldiers are left inflicted with the life threatening illness, uncertain of their military careers and fearful of their own mortality.

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Shocker: As Suicides Surge, Military Reveals 40,000 Cases of PTSD

Greg Mitchell | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics

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Greg Mitchell

As press reports proliferate concerning Iraq vet suicides, officials are encouraging troops to get help, even if they go to civilian therapists and don't report it to the military.

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