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How to Kill An Army: A Scenario

By Sara Robinson
April 16th, 2008

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. more »

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Judge Allows Suit Charging VA Denies Some Vets Health Care

From sfgate.com
January 14th, 2008
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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

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November 28th, 2007
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Number Of Uninsured Veterans Nears 2 Million

From usatoday.com
October 31st, 2007
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Listen to the Troops

By Robert Scheer, Truthdig
From thenation.com
October 17th, 2007
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thenation.com — Veterans know it's time to get out of Iraq, but leading Democrats still pussyfoot.

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Phony Patriotism

By Joe Conason, Truthdig
From truthdig.com
October 4th, 2007
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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

From seattletimes.nwsource.com
July 24th, 2007
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The Schizophrenia Of War

By Dahr Jamail
July 13th, 2007
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Someone who has experienced war-torn Iraq cannot return to the United States without being followed. more »

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The War Is Worse Than You Know

By Laila Al-Arian and Chris Hedges
From thenation.com
July 11th, 2007
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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

From usatoday.com
June 25th, 2007
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