Sunday, November 8, 2009

veterans

Tom Hanks to Give Veterans a USO-Style Tribute

At the National World War II Museum, A-list celebrities will entertain America's troops. more >>

Max Cleland on Soldiers, Wars Worth Fighting and Karl Rove

Former Sen. Max Cleland discusses Heart of a Patriot. more >>

Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters

A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters. more >>

Veterans Wait for Their Education Benefits

Many are scrambling this fall to cover tuition bills. more >>

San Diego State Opens Veterans House on Campus

The California state school is believed to be the first college to open such a house. more >>

An Iraq Vet Fights For Access to Her Daughter

A troubling story of a mother in the Army and her small daughter. more >>

Congress Looks at Puppies for Injured Veterans

A bill would give those with post-traumatic stress disorder a dog. more >>

New Veterans' College Benefits Start This Week

The new GI Bill makes it more affordable for veterans to attend college. more >>

New Benefits Help Veterans Go to College

The new GI Bill will help veterans—and their families—pay college tuition. more >>

Nashville's Amy Grant Works to Help Wounded Vets

Stardom's great, but Christian sensation Amy Grant has a higher calling: helping wounded troops. more >>

Reaching Out to Military Veterans, Obama Unveils Healthcare Upgrade

In addition to a huge funding boost, Obama wants to computerize health records. more >>

New Courts Give Troubled Veterans a Second Chance

The system can better take account of a veteran's physical and emotional condition. more >>

War Vets Seek a Political Surge to Save the Economy

VFW seeks to rally public support for the Big 3 automakers and for an economic stimulus package. more >>

Obama Mulls Options for Veterans Affairs Secretary, Including Tammy Duckworth and Max Cleland

Duckworth was wounded while serving as a pilot in Iraq, while Cleland is a Vietnam vet. more >>

Veterans Groups Sue Bush Administration Over Delayed Benefits Claims

The lawsuit says that Department of Veterans Affairs claims decisions average more than six months. more >>

Military Veterans' Benefit Claims Records Wrongly Headed for VA Shredders

Nearly 500 documents were slated for destruction at 41 regional VA offices. more >>

Liberals Wrong About Cindy McCain's POW Experience and PTSD

I asked the question of Cindy McCain and it's clear she was not insulting veterans. more >>

Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress

They may be battle-tested, but the running for office is a whole new challenge. more >>

From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail

In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician. more >>

The Surprising History of Military College Benefits

For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

Returning Meaning to Memorial Day

Veterans call for a fixed date and less emphasis on weekend fun. more >>

Military-Media Complex Backs Down

Score 1 for the free press. more >>

Health Buzz: LASIK Surgery Woes and Other Health News

FDA estimates that about 5 percent of patients who get LASIK are unhappy with the results. more >>

Suicidal Veterans Have Resources to Turn To

A Veterans Affairs official is accused of concealing a high suicide rate among vets. more >>

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