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POLITICAL HUMOR: GOP AND THE THROWN SHOE

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We get cartoons from various sources, but only post the most humorous.Couldn't pass this one up, for it is just so timely.Robert L. HanafinMajor,...

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country 9-23-09

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What's Inside Today's Local News for Veterans1. Report: VA Appears To Be Doing More To Prevent Suicides.  2. US Navy Reviewing How It Handled Hazing Of...

Less Peril for Civilians, but More for Troops – W.P.

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In today's Washington Post there is an article by Ann Tyson about the new rules of engagement for American war fighters in Afghanistan under the...

CD 4 The Troops "Independents For Independence"

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From International Network of Independent Recording ArtistsWe are entering the home stretch. September 25 and 26, 2009 we will be in the Warehouse Studio...

Website that may be useful to Wounded Warrior Amputees

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by Kent Basson Hello. About two years ago, I started a website called www.OddShoeFinder.com. The site allows users to post free ads for their single...

USO Entertainment: Worldwide USO Sesame Tour

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Sesame Street stars Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends are embarking on a four-month USO Tour to 20 U.S. military installations worldwide“The Sesame Street/USO Experience...

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards: 9-22-09

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Harper Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $124,372,557 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of four Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at...

VA’s Health System Top Employer for AARP

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One of Nation’s Best for Workers Over 50WASHINGTON – The health care network operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been named...

GULF WAR ILLNESS RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVELY RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS

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Seeking Study Participants for Gulf War Illness ResearchGULF WAR VETERANS ENCOURAGE TO BE INVOLVED NOWThere are currently 6 studies actively recruiting gulf war (90-91)veterans...

Why are we in Afghanistan? – David Wood – Politics Daily

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As reported in Politics Daily, this journalist, David Wood, just returned from Afghanistan and he asks a pertinent question in light of General McChrystal's...

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country 9-22-09

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What's Inside Today's Local News for Veterans1. National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Underway.  2. Increased VA Outreach Leads To More Homeless Vets Seeking Help.  3. Duckworth To...

The Vietnam Veteran Wall Education Center's quest to match photos with the names of...

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by Donna Teresa, Staff WriterOne of the most deeply profound things I have done is volunteered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, "Teach Vietnam...

A Pragmatist, Gates Reshapes Policy He Backed – N.Y. Times

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In today's New York Times there is an article about Secretary Gates and his roles as Defense Secretary in the Obama Administration, the Bush...

McChrystal: More Forces or Mission Failure

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by CWO3 Tom Barnes, USCG (Ret.) In today's Washington Post in what has got to be one of the most brazen examples of American high-level...

Star Studded Benefit to help Disfigured War Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan Wars

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Sunday Oct 4, 2009, A Night of HonourHosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, Honoring Gary Sinise, featuring Dennis Miller The Iraq Star 2009 Fundraiser will be held...

Brain Study: Torture Impairs Suspects' Recall – Politics Daily

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It is reported tonight by Ria Misra writing in Politics Daily and posted on AOL News that an Irish professor at Trinity College in...

CD For the Troops to Benefit Wounded Warriors in the USA

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International Network of Independent Recording Artists reaches out to U.S,, Canadian, and U.K. VeteransThe International Network of Independent Recording Artists are entering the home...

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards: 9-21-09

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AT&T, Hanover, Md., (N00244-05-D-0010); Sprint-Nextel, Lone Tree, Col., (N00244-05-D-0011); and Verizon Wireless, Laurel, Md., (N00244-05-D-0012), are each being awarded a modification under previously awarded...

Whats Cookin in the Kitchen ? Smells like CRAP !

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Whats in the MIX ?by D.C. Liberty Over the last 40 years there have been many chiefs added to the kitchen staff.  Recipes to...

Secretary Shinseki Announces Progress on $1.4 Billion in Recovery Act Spending

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Secretary Shinseki Announces Progress on $1.4 Billion in Recovery Act SpendingProjects Target Medical Center Upgrades, Energy EfficiencyWASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K....

Gulf War Veterans(90-91) Die Young and Are Ignored by DC

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Gulf War 90-91 Veterans Demand Attention from DC! Gulf War Veterans Continuing DYING YOUNG!We Call on the VA to Immediately start a Death Registry with...

Veterans Administration Crimes

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Tell the VA by Peter Macdonald, Staff Writer            The day all starts with a pounding head and a bloody nose and for what so...

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country 9-21-09

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What's Inside Today's Local News for Veterans1. Shinseki Ushers In Program First Considered During Previous Administration.  2. Veteran's Widow Happy About VA's Stance On ALS.  3. Program...

Veterans Day Should Be Every Day

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Veterans Day Should Be Every Day by RandomlyRamblingRick Our Protectors, Our Veterans©The lives of some known and many not, have touched us. There's little...

Congressman Joe Sestak Calls for Enhanced Transparency and Accountability at VA Following Report of...

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Independent Report Documents Past Abuse and Neglect at Philadelphia Veterans Administration Nursing Home Yesterday, Congressman Joe Sestak, the highest ranking Veteran in Congress, issued...

Respite in the Redwoods: Homeless vets find help in the redwoods of Boulder Creek

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By Bruce NewmanIn times of war, frontline troops occasionally are ordered to retreat to a place of relative safety -- known in military jargon...

Changes Have Obama Rethinking War Strategy – W.P.

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In today's Washington Post, an article written by Rajiy Chandrasekaran and Karen De Young tells us that President Obama is reviewing all options for our...

UTSWMedical vs the VA and Another Reason to Save the contract!

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GULF WAR VETERANS WANT UTSW Medical Contract with VA BACK!Another reason to save the VA Contract with UT Southwestern Medical Center for Gulf War...

AGENT ORANGE QUILTS OF TEARS

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By Larry Stimeling Staff WriterI visited the Agent Orange Quilts of Tears today in Edwards Illinois. What I found was amazing to me. There...

Secretary Shinseki Kicks-Off National Sports Clinic

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Second Annual Event Promotes Adaptive Sports for Newly InjuredWASHINGTON – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki offered encouragement to injured Veterans and their...

WHAT CAN INDIVIDUALS DO TO OPPOSE WARFARE STATE?

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By Sherwood Ross, Staff WriterAmericans who voted for peace last November but are getting only more war are increasingly disillusioned as “change we can...

Jobs for Veterans at Washington State Casino

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by Randy MillerWhether you’re looking for an escape from “every day” or a fun-filled adventure, the Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife, in...

Government Jobs Offered for Veterans Through MAG SOLUTIONS

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MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com GOVERNMENT JOBS!by Gordon GatesMAG solutions brings together a unique blend of expert talent and diverse experience to provide the best solutions...

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Washington State Joins HireVeterans.com

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by Randy Miller Whether you’re looking for an escape from “every day” or a fun-filled adventure, the Emerald Queen Hotel...

JOBS for Veterans at Tate Incorporated

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Major Government Employment Firm Reaches Out to Hire U.S. VeteransTate Incorporated Partners Up with HireVeterans.com to Employ Military Veteransby Gordon GatesTATE Incorporated, the Nation's...

MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com

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MAG Solutions Joins HireVeterans.com GOVERNMENT JOBS! by Gordon Gates MAG solutions brings together a unique blend of expert talent and diverse ...

Tate Incorporated Joins HireVeterans.com

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Major Government Employment Firm Reaches Out to Hire U.S. Veterans Tate Incorporated Partners Up with HireVeterans.com to Employ Military Veterans...

Top 10 Veterans News from Around the Country 9-20-09

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What's Inside Today's Local News for Veterans1. VA Reportedly Contacting Colleges About Late GI Bill Payments.  2. VA Touts Suicide Prevention Campaign.  3. VA IG Finds Significant...

Security Jobs for U.S. Military Veterans at Leading Security Firm

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Pinkerton Government Services Partners with HireVeterans.com Veterans Get Great Security Jobs at Pinkerton Government Servicesby Gordon GatesSince 9/11, security is one of the America's fastest...

U.S. Veterans Get Great Jobs at Bayer

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Bayer Partners with HireVeterans.com to Employ Military Veteransby Gordon GatesFor most people, taking a Bayer Aspirin is the initial introduction to this world class company....

Congressman Sestak Marks National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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 In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which takes place annually on the third Friday of September, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) paid tribute to...

More on Breaking Research MS from Italy

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Journal abstract to this Breaking Research for MSJ Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2009 Sep 2. Links Anomalous venous blood flow and iron deposition...