Yearly Archives: 2009

I.          INTRODUCTION. An extensive complaint seeking federal prosecution of American officials who ordered, authorized, approved or committed war crimes is currently being prepared.  While...

REPORT NAMES 30 HIGH BUSH OFFICIALS COMPLICIT IN TORTURE War Crimes Report Says White House Rejected All Advice from Government Agencies That Torture was...

George W. Bush will have been the most anti-American of all American presidents by Mario RoyGeorge W. Bush still remains president of the United States...

by Terence Lyons  Questions of the appropriate uses for property at the West Los Angeles VA facility continue unresolved as the new year dawns....

As part of VA's Suicide Prevention Initiative, public service announcements (PSA) have been developed to speak directly to veterans and their families. The first...

by Peter J. OgnibeneGeneral Eric Shinseki (US Army, retired) faces two major challenges as the incoming Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...

by Aaron GlantzSAN FRANCISCO - Roy Lee Brantley shivers in the cold December morning as he waits in line for food outside the Ark...

Al Jazeera Breaks the Israeli Media BlockadeLive coverage of the war hasn't made it into most American living rooms. By Shane BauerDAMASCUS, Syria --...

Bush's Legacy of Destruction  Judging by our wars, we're not much more advanced than ancient civilizations.  By Tom EngelhardtIt may finally be 2009, but in...

The Bush presidency ends just as it began in 2001 -- with a tragic, pointless war. By Deepak TripathiGeorge W. Bush was not going...

What to remember once the fighting stopsby Bernard-Henri LevyNot being a military expert, I will abstain from judging whether the Israeli bombardments of Gaza...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. VA To Re-Open Enrollment To 265,000 Priority 8 Vets.   2. Big Turnout Expected For Stand Down Event In DC.   3. VA...

NO CONSPIRACY IMPOSSIBLE WITH PRESS COMPLICITYTHE SILENT DEATH OF THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACYBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERRecently, a Bush aide being investigated for helping rig...

Schiff introduces bill to pay tribute to “Go for Broke” regimentsWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adam Schiff introduced legislation to pay tribute to the...

By Kelly Kennedy After serving two tours in Iraq — tours filled with killing enemy combatants and watching close friends die — Sgt. Adam...

Peake: A Lifetime of Service to Veterans, Military PersonnelWASHINGTON - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake presented business leader and veterans’ advocate...

Bailouts Need to Stay in America for Americans Firstby Joe the TaxpayerFor over years and years, our taxpayers have been paying for the existence of...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Idaho Man Sentenced To Prison For Posing As Vet, Stealing Benefits.  2. Service-Disabled, Low-Income Vets To See Increase In Travel...

American Science and Engineering, Inc., Billerica, Mass., is being awarded a $67,391,360 firm fixed priced contract for the manufacturing and production of 66 AS&E...

A Loan Modification is a permanent change in one or more of the terms of a mortgagor's loan, allows the...

by Jack D. HookRussian imperialists and Islamic fanatics are bringing this world to the brink of a nuclear nightmare coming to pass, according to...

Relatives of deceased got 'John Doe' letters instead of personal ones WASHINGTON - The Army said Wednesday that 7,000 family members of soldiers killed...

Samuel Wurzelbacher to report on ‘Average Joes’ in Israel for Web siteTOLEDO, Ohio - Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking...

By Hope Yen WASHINGTON — Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki pledged to move quickly to fix gaps in health care if confirmed as Veterans...

Peake: VA Tapping the Power of CommunitiesWASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new partnership to help non-government organizations (NGOs)...

Specifically the Department of Defense Joint Civilian Orientation Conferences (JCOC) was used as a recruiting tool for the ASY not to directly support Our...

ASY abuse of the JCOC AND cleaning house at ASYUpon going to the cleaner, new and improved, ASY website, readers will note significant differences...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Shinseki Says He Will Reopen Benefits To Priority 8 Vets.   2. Pentagon Says Purple Heart Will Not Be Given For...

Assertions by the Obama team that we can both "surge" and negotiate overlook a harsh reality. If Obama's not careful, he could make the...

Democrats have silenced dissent and offered unflinching support for Israeli actions, including gross violations of international law.By Stephen ZunesThe Democratic leadership's strident support for...

Buried in Appendix M of the Army Field Manual, the Guantanamo virus is spreading, and eradicating it will require all of us to spread...

By Matthew M. Johnson, CQ StaffHouse appropriators were buoyed by a Veterans Affairs Department briefing that outlined how fiscal 2009 funding will be used...

WASHINGTON - For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of...

by Bradford Rand, Happy New Year from the entire TECHEXPO Top Secret Team. This is a final reminder about out January 2009 events. When making...

by CWO3 Tom Barnes, USCG (Ret.)I am not an apologist for Israel.  I am not an apologist for the Palestinians.  I feel for both...

by Jeff SwansenWe are trying to fulfill our mission by involving the public in our historical and traditional ways of remembering Memorial Day. One...

By Jeff SchogolARLINGTON, Va. — Defense officials have rejected the idea that troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder should be eligible for the Purple...

By Amir Oren, Haaretz CorrespondentThis morning the Israel Defense Forces operation in the Gaza Strip approaches a critical juncture: To be − deeper in,...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Two Counties In Pennsylvania To Open PTSD Treatment Centers.  2. Headaches Said To Be A Potential Indicator Of Cognitive Deficits...

Gaza horrors sow seeds for future violence    * Boy on Hamas TV: "When we will grow up, we will bomb them back"    * Tearful...

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAIN BY ISRAELU.S. PRESIDENT BUSH GIVES ISRAEL GREEN LIGHT,  OUR MORAL CHARACTER FURTHER ERODESby Sheera Frenkel in Jerusalem and Michael EvansIsrael is...

As Europe calls for a ceasefire, Israel is accused of cruel tactics and use of deadly white phosphorous in its blood-soaked assault on Gaza. By...