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Guest columnist | Beyond Veterans Day: Make sure U.S. takes care of its veterans
THE UW'S new Medal of Honor Memorial will be dedicated Wednesday, starting with a parade at 10 a.m. For more information: http://depts.washington.edu/memorial/ ON Veterans Day, the University of Washington will dedicate a large new Medal of Honor Memorial in the heart of the Seattle campus.
Hobo union picks Akron for national convention
Once a boulevard of fabulous mansions, East Market Street had lost its allure by the early 20th century.
N.Y. delegation divided over legislation
The imminent House vote on health care reform has divided New York lawmakers. Democratic freshman Rep.
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Gillibrand seeks change in Agent Orange policy
Wayne Rademaker underwent prostate cancer surgery in 2007, the Department of Veterans Affairs denied him coverage, even though he'd been exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1969.
GAO gives thumbs down to West Point outsourcing
A government watchdog has recommended that the Defense Department put the brakes on the outsourcing of nearly 400 public works positions at West Point Military Academy in upstate New York.
With the aim of striking a balance between farmers and their neighbors, the Town Board last year passed a Right to Farm law, which asserted the town's rural character and allowed for farming in most areas of the town.
Hinchey Hails FERC Denial of NYRI Appeal
Congressman Maurice Hinchey today lauded the final decision filed yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that effectively kills New York Regional Interconnect's efforts to keep alive its suspended power line proposal.
A third person who fell ill during a sweat lodge ceremony near Sedona died Saturday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
Benefits Battle: Vets fight another war -- for help in coping with post-traumatic stress
Natalie MacLeod came home from Iraq in 2005 a different woman than when she got there.
AAA: Support For Armenian Genocide Resolution Continues to Grow
From : "Michael Zachariades" Date : Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:01:39 PDT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 16,2009 Contact: Michael A. Zachariades Email: mzachariades@aaainc.org Phone: 393-3434 SUPPORT FOR ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION CONTINUES TO GROW Armenian Assembly Efforts Yield Results Washington, DC - Since the protocols to establish ...
VA Dept. hospitals botched treatments
The Veterans Affairs Department committed grave safety mistakes at several of its medical centers and delayed other needed educational and financial services to thousands of veterans, agency chief Eric Shinseki said Wednesday to a congressional panel.
House passes bill renaming Chester Post Office after Lt. Lou Allen
WASHINGTON The House of Representatives Tuesday passed Congressman John Hall's legislation honoring 1st Lieutenant Louis Allen by naming the Chester Post Office after him.
VA to ease way for vets to get stress disability
Female soldiers and others who served behind front lines have long complained about how hard it is to prove their combat experience when applying for disability due to post-traumatic stress disorder.
VA to ease way for vets to get stress disability
Female soldiers and others who served behind front lines have long complained about how hard it is to prove their combat experience when applying for disability due to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Immigration reform advocates gather in Carmel
Thousands gathered on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to revive a push for comprehensive immigration reform.
Hall secures final approval for Lake Oscawana cleanup funds
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday for final approval of $400,000 to improve the water quality of Lake Oscawana in Putnam Valley.
Campaign finance law violations complaint filed against Ball
Allegations of federal campaign finance law violations have been leveled against Assemblyman Greg Ball, R-Carmel, and his campaign organization, Ball4NY.
Ball Rolls Down On Hall In Congressional Run
"Ladies and gentleman, an important day here at Croton Harmon Station," intones a man, carnival-barker style, as he hands out palm cards to commuters hurrying to catch the train, their hands already full with Nature Valley granola bars and Netflix envelopes.
I appreciated the advice you recently provided to a veteran's spouse on making a claim for Dependency Indemnification Compensation as the result of the veterans death being related to a service-connected disability.
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