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- Almost 2 Million United States Veterans Lack Health InsuranceEven though they have served their country, nearly two million U.S. military veterans do not have any health care according to a recent study by Harvard Medical School.
- 6 Helpful Resources for Female VeteransWomen have served valiantly in the military during times of war. Like male veterans, many of them come back home to face personal and emotional obstacles.
Our Veterans: Giving Them Honor This Veterans DayOn Veterans Day, we gather at recognition services for those who served or are serving, because we can in our free and blessed nation. Indeed, it is the veterans who have made that freedom possible. A special tribute to our wounded warriors.- Senator Burr Tapped to Replace Minority Leader on Veterans CommitteeIn a decision by the Republicans to replace Senator Craig as the minority leader of the Veterans Committee, Senator Burr will fill the role. This is currently temporary due to Craig's resignation not being final.
- The Lie - Republicans "support the Troops" Veterans Group Proves OtherwiseLike almost every right wing position, the reality isn't nearly as grand (or truthful) as the reality...
- Wounded Warrior Project Has a New Executive Director15 years ago, Steven Nardizzi's desire to help wounded veterans started as a "temporary" job as a means of paying for law school. Now the "temporary" job has become permanent as Steven Nardizzi is the new Executive Director of the Wounded Warrior Project.
- A Guide to How Pennsylvania's Disabled Veterans Can Secure BenefitsTo understand how well the "disabled veteran" is cared for, we must first understand the definition of a disabled veteran.
Tom Coburn Continues to Place Hold on Veterans Suicide Prevention ActCoburn is known as a defender of taxpayer dollars.- Veterans Affairs Approves Pentacle as an Official EmblemIn a lawsuit filed outside the courts the VA has granted approval for the Pentacle to be added to tombstones of Wiccan or Pagan soldiers.
- Associated Content Source Johnny Waltz to Run for Congress: Navy & War on Terror Veteran Challenging Kentucky IncumbentDisabled vet wants to help country once again, this time in Washington D.C.
How Much Do You Know About President George W. Bush? Could You Pass a Quiz?Second part (answers) of George W. Bush trivia quiz.
The Military, Mental Health and Suicide StatisticsA recent study found that more than 620,000 veterans who had served in the Middle East would need long term care for mental illnesses or traumatic brain injuries.
The Ash Grove Honors 45th Anniversary of the ResistanceThe Ash Grove Foundation will honor the 45th Anniversary of The Resistance draft resisters movement on Sun., October 25th @ Arlington West in Santa Monica, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. This free event also honors Arlington West and Veterans for Peace.- The Military, Mental Health and Suicide StatisticsThe VA's suicide prevention hotline receives over 250 calls a day. Since January of this year, 65 service members have taken their own lives. Yearly attempt estimates have reached 12,000. Why? No one seems to know.
- Independence Fund Helps Soldiers Year RoundA group dedicated to helping injured soldiers from Afghanistan and Iraq, the Independence Fund is made up of veterans and 100% goes to helping other veterans.
PTSD: The Unseen DemonPTSD is something that affects over 5 million people in the US and 30% of veterans. There is hope, there is help, there are others who understand.- Veteran's Services in San FranciscoServices available for free or very low cost to military veterans residing in San Francisco.
- Support Grows for Wounded Warriors in PennsylvaniaThe Wounded Warriors Project comes to Skirmish Paintball in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. How we can support our veterans.
San Francisco Moves to Boot U.S. Navy's Blue AngelsSan Francisco is moving to bar the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels from participation in the annual Fleet Week at the request of anti-war group Code Pink and others.
First Lady Hillary Clinton Eyeing Presidency in 2008Hillary Rodham Clinton began campaigning in earnest for the 2008 Democratic nomination for the presidential election on Jan. 20, 2007.- Free Speech Doesn't Have to Be Pretty"It's not just freedom for the thought you love; it's freedom for the thought you hate the most" --Larry Flynt
Digging for Dollars: Finding Health Care Financial AssistanceDigging for Dollars is a series providing FREE reputable Internet resources to people needing financial assistance for a variety of purposes.- Political Pressure and the Grand Army of the RepublicHistorical overview of the first major grass roots political lobby in the U.S.
- Troops Pay Hidden Cost of Multiple DeploymentsFar too often American soldiers have been stung by the treatment they have received with respect to their healthcare upon returning stateside.
- Finding Emergency Homeless Shelters in Eugene, OregonIn the unfortunate instance you may need to access shelter for yourself or someone who is homeless, here are the resources available in Eugene, Oregon
- Wang Should Turn to Patrick for Islanders PostIn his never ending search to find a new General Manager to replace Mike Milbury, New York Islanders owner Charles Wang should strongly consider Craig Patrick.
- History and Overview of Disability Rights and BenefitsThe US Government and the private sector offer disability benefits.
- Four Places for Cochlear Implants Near Raleigh NCWith several teaching hospitals and a concentration of specialists, the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill region of NC has become a mecca for those seeking complex surgeries such as Cochlear Implants.
- Building Barrier-Free KitchensPeople with disabilities--especially those in wheelchairs, need specially built kitchens to their homes. How these kitchens are designed and implemented and the companies that make then all explained right here!
- Building Barrier-Free KitchensPeople with disabilities--especially those in wheelchairs, need specially built kitchens to their homes. How these kitchens are designed and implemented and the companies that make then all explained right here!
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