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National Veterans Small Business Conference Selects New Orleans as 2011 Venue

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WASHINGTON -- Thousands of small business owners, Veterans, military personnel and federal employees will attend the federal government’s premier national event for Veteran-owned small...

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

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- No. 1010-10 November 03, 2010  ------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACTS DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY                  Mina Corp. LTD, Gibraltar, is being awarded a maximum $315,180,960 fixed price with economic price adjustment, requirements-type...

Tommi Tucci: Americans chances are greater being killed or hit by lightning in a...

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- The marriage of terrorism and victim industry.  A self anointed reverse victim ploy that embraces fake events begins with U.S. Homeland Security manufacturing the...

US and Israel: Blinded by the Right

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- Similarities exist in the political landscapes' of both the US and Israel, which left unaltered, could be of grave harm. - By Mark LeVine...

The United States Postal Service is a Microcosm of America as a Whole

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President William Burrus, American Postal Workers Union: “I have no inside information about the reason for Potter’s decision, and no reason to believe that his retirement was demanded by the Board of Governors; but if it was, the Board has made a terrible mistake. The Postal Service is at a crossroads, and its relevance in American society is being questioned. The U.S. Postal Service needs a leader like John Potter to ensure its continued viability . . . filling Potter’s shoes will be a major challenge. Postal workers are losing a strong advocate for the USPS and its employees." What?!!! The guy is cutting the worker's throats.

ELECTION 2010: Results Bring Bush Clan Back to the Future

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Before I get going, first, I really love how Rep. John Boehner was so happy to be the new U.S. Speaker of the House that he wept describing his road to leadership. I cried with him because it's not about us, it really is all about him; and that's sad! I mean he's a real special guy. I truly think he needs a hug!

America the Clueless

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- The American people have spoken, but it’s impossible to decode their incoherent message.  Drunk with their capture of the House of Representatives, the ...

Many veterans with PTSD struggle to find supportive employment

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- Experts say simple accommodations can greatly improve their success in the workplace, but many employers are still wary of hiring those with mental disabilities....

UNANSWERED QUESTIONS IN THE YEMEN TERROR SCARE

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The tag line of a popular American television series about a US counterterrorism group—“Not every conspiracy...

GOP Stands to Be Exposed as Dems Regroup

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-  So, now that the Republicans have the House, what will they do? Beholden to the special corporate interests who poured millions into races...

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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From the VA: 1.      VA Researcher Finds Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Slow Alzheimer's. USA Today (11/3, Marcus, 1.83M) reports, "Fish oil supplements don't slow the...

Veterans Have Options for Health Care Coverage

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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation pauses to honor its veterans on November 11 for their patriotism, love of country,...

President proclaims November as Military Family Month

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2010 -- President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation designating this month as Military Family Month. We owe each day of security...

November is National Family Caregivers Month

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November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to honor the 65 million selfless family caregivers who assist and support chronically ill, disabled or...

VA stimulus spending

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VA stimulus spending is not only helping Veterans by upgrading and expanding facilities and services but also by putting Veteran-owned businesses to work. As...

WASHPOST: WAR WITH IRAN WOULD RESCUE ECONOMY

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By Daniel Tencer (source: The Raw Story ) Washington Post political correspondent David Broder has kind words for President Barack Obama in in his opinion...

WSI The #1 Internet Consulting Marketing Business Welcomes Another Veteran Franchise Owner

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Since launching The Investing in America campaign in August, WSI has been receiving a strong response from American Veterans. WSI is now proud to welcome another Marine to the family, Marcus Henry.

NATIONAL SECURITY ALERT: F-35 STEALTH FIGHTER SPY COVER-UP

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"WIKI" STYLE ESPIONAGE LANDS $300 BILLION DOLLAR SUPER-PLANE PLANS By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior Editor "Another spy disaster like Pollard, shoved under the rug too long...

TacTalk: Training Tools, Methods and Facilities

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We have been operating the Urban Warfare Center® since 2002 and have used virtually every kind of marking gun projectile or product that can hit another human being without killing them in a shoot, move and communicate training environment. We have trained in the woods, desert, mountains and high speed shoot houses.

Waging The Big Bucks Jihad

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I've long suspected that the anti-Muslim crusade in this country is a racket - a device for raking in bagfuls of cash, usually by scaring vulnerable people into thinking that without the work of these self-professed anti-jihad activists, the overthrow of America is inevitable.

Jane Rosenstein: Paris Auto Show

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The theme for the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile the Paris Motor Show which took place on October 2 to October 17 was “New Energies”. Over 13,000 square meters were devoted to “new energies” where manufacturers and others in the green industries were present.In 2008 there were over 1.5 million visitors and judging from the crowds this year the number will be higher, even though people paid prices of 12 Euros for adults and 6 Euros for students

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

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No. 1007-10 November 02, 2010  --------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACTS NAVY                 ERAPSCO, Inc., Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded a $26,797,789 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-10-D-0010) to...

WHY THE GAZA CONVOY MUST GET THROUGH

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ISRAEL AND ITS AMERICAN LOBBY CLAIMS GAZA IS A LAND OF PEACE AND PLENTY, "CONNING THE WORLD" By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior...

GORDON DUFF: HISTORY NEVER HAPPENED, WHO IS DAVID IRVING?

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Was it Osama bin Laden or the Mossad? Was it the Illuminati or the Council on Foreign Relations? Did they do it together? Where was Marc Anthony after 9/11 when we really needed him? A sad thing, perhaps beyond comprehension, is that we know more about Julius Caesar than we know about or own recent history. A few days ago someone sent me a link to a video by David Irving, the British author who professionally debunks everything.

VA Begins Paying Benefits for New Agent Orange Claims

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun distributing disability benefits to Vietnam Veterans who qualify for compensation under recently liberalized rules for Agent Orange exposure. "The joint efforts of Congress and VA demonstrate a commitment to provide Vietnam Veterans with treatment and compensation for the long-term health effects of herbicide exposure,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki.

DECEIT IN DUBLIN: LETTER TO THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATIONAL TRUST OF IRELAND

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HAS THE HOLOCAUST BECOME AN INDUSTRY? Holocaust Educational Trust of Ireland Clifton House, Lower Fitzwilliam Street Dublin 2, Ireland. I have just read media reports that an Australian Doctor...

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News

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From the VA: 1.      VA Begins Questionnaire Streamlining Process. In its current issue, the Army Times (11/8, 104K) says that by releasing the "first three of...

VETERANS KEPT IN DARK ABOUT CHEMICAL EXPOSURES

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By establishing a simple website hyperlink, the Veteran Service Organizations can provide valuable critical health information to their membership about the health effects of exposure to contaminants from EPA Superfund sites that would save lives.

LORD OF THE RING

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By Michael Colhaze One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind...

Colorado Democratic Party Calls for Grand Jury Investigation of 9/11

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- The 2010 Colorado Democratic Party platform, approved by the 146 member platform committee states: “The Colorado Democratic Party calls for the establishment of...

Disabled American Veterans Receive GE Foundation Donation to Aid in Soldier Recovery

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Washington D.C. – Disabled American Veterans (DAV), an organization focused on building better lives for disabled veterans and their families, today announced a donation...

VA Encourages Affected Vietnam Veterans to File Claims

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- While some VSOs Bemoan Vietnam Veterans 'Crawling out on the woodwork,' to apply for expanded PTSD and Agent Orange benefits, the VA Encourages...

Pundits Wrong on Slashing Military Benefits

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- On Monday, CNBC interviewed two defense analysts asking "What if?" the military trimmed its health care budget during these lean economic times. - From...

Flags Still Stands For Freedom Announces 3rd annual “Support Our Veterans” Telethon

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Flags Still Stands For Freedom has announced its 3rd annual “Veterans Day Telethon”. This virtual event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6th, 2010 for 24 hours to show support for our troops both past and present and is the only one of its kind for three years running using new media technology.

U.S. Groups Ask Veterans to Demand Obama Stop Delivery of Death Bulldozers to Human...

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As veterans, you know war is all too real. It's' NOT a video game. Thus veterans have more empathy than most and know what destruction can do to real peoples. So read and endorse the Organizational Sign-On Letter to the Obama Administration to Stop Delivery of CAT Bulldozers to Israel. Sign the Petition!

U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards

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No. 1004-10 November 01, 2010  ---------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACTS U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND                 American Auto Logistics, LP, Park Ridge, N.J., is being awarded a $201,536,522 firm-fixed-price delivery order to fund an...

Marine Marvin J. Ruffert Passes

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- A good and decent man dies proud of his family and country - From the Ruffert family: Ruffert, Marvin J. Our dad and best friend...

Tomgram: William Astore, The Face of War (Don’t Look!)

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You’d think that people always seeking “lessons” from war would draw one from our latest wonder weapon, which fights our wars for us without an...

Military Religious Freedom Group Victorious at Air Force Academy

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- Military Religious Freedom Foundation's Demand Finally Met by Air Force Academy; Freedom of Information Act requests force Air Force Academy to release "Climate...

VA Backs 19 Million Home Loans

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With mortgage rates at historic lows, Veterans and military personnel continue to use the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program in record numbers to purchase a home or refinance their existing loans. “Home ownership is one of the foundations of the American dream,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA is honored to administer a benefit that for two-thirds of a century has profoundly affected the lives of our Veterans, our military Servicemembers, and their families.”

Halting Military Suicides and Stigmatization

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-  Of a recent Army Suicide Report: "The report is written in such a way to blame the soldier, and not the leadership of the...

Military and VA Hospitals: $ Tracking Political Donations

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 - Playing politics with Veterans Health?- By Robert F. Sawallesh Surely, political donations have nothing to do with attempting to control the type and amount...