Veterans


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How to Kill An Army: A Scenario

The GI has rewarded veterans for their service by giving them the foundations on which to build a comfortable and successful civilian life. But the Cons have apparently abandoned that noble goal. it's not hard at all to imagine a scenario in which this new relationship to our military creates far-flung changes that may undermine the stability of our democracy.

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Judge Allows Suit Charging VA Denies Some Vets Health Care

sfgate.com — The suit claims that the federal government illegally denies care and benefits to some soldiers, and is contributing to an epidemic of suicides among troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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VA Still Dragging on Veterans' Claims

Number Of Uninsured Veterans Nears 2 Million

Listen to the Troops

thenation.com — Veterans know it's time to get out of Iraq, but leading Democrats still pussyfoot.

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Phony Patriotism

truthdig.com — Limbaugh's "phony soldiers" diatribe could mark the end of a hijacked patriotism.

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Injured Iraq War Veterans Sue VA Over Delays In Care

The Schizophrenia Of War

Someone who has experienced war-torn Iraq cannot return to the United States without being followed. more »

The War Is Worse Than You Know

thenation.com — In this important report, Iraq veterans talk about what the media won't: alienation, resentment, crime, atrocity and guilt.

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Navy Officer Alleges Retailiation For His Criticism OF Veterans' Mental Health Care