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Veterans deserve better
Rachel Natelson is director of the Veterans and Servicemembers Project at the Urban Justice Center, which provides legal services for current and former members of the U.S. military.At first glance, the reports of document shredding and consequent dismissal of the director and five top managers from the New York regional office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs might appear to be simply one more instance of misconduct in...Tags: Injuries, Social Security, Manhattan (New York City), Armed Forces, New York
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Where the money's going
TCPalm.comDave Weldon, R-Indialantic • 8: earmarks requested worth $9.7 million • 7: earmarks approved worth $12.5 million Approved • $5.6 million: Canaveral Harbor (co sponsored with Sen. Mel Martinez). Bill: Corps of Engineers operation and maintenance. •...Tags: Justice System, Everglades, Crimes, Juvenile Delinquency, Police
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Stover doesn't mind a little backup
Little has changed for Matt Stover. Despite the Ravens' plan to have Steve Hauschka attempt field goals outside of Stover's range and handle kickoffs, Stover is still the team's primary kicker for field goals. It's a situation the 19-year veteran is...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Matt Stover, Cornelius Griffin
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In the news
•Senior Girl Scout Carolyn Payne of Troop 1012 has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, for her community project "Carolyn's Cuddles." Payne quilted baby blankets and donated them to the nursery at Sentara Hospital....Tags: Children, Texas, Advanced Training, Armed Forces, Defense
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Troops' brain traumas studied
Los Angeles TimesTraumatic brain injuries, one of the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, can be linked to such long-term problems as seizures, aggression and dementia reminiscent of Alzheimer's disease, according to an Institute of Medicine report...Tags: Injuries, Crimes, Medical Research, Diseases, Armed Forces
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Wounded veterans competing in Marathon of the Palm Beaches refuse to slow down
South Florida Sun-SentinelSix months after Army 1st Lt. Larry Brian Hicks arrived in Iraq, he injured his leg, head and back when his Humvee struck a pothole at 60 mph. The 2003 crash triggered an old wound, which eventually led to doctors amputating his left leg in May after...Tags: Injuries, Armed Conflicts, Ron Allen, Meyer Amphitheatre, Marathon
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Smoothing the transition
247-7429Shanon Huston-Willis isn't your typical student at the College of William and Mary. At 28, she's at least six years older than most students. She also is raising a 7-year-old son while her husband is deployed to Kuwait with his Army unit. She also spent...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Armed Forces, College of William and Mary, Defense, People
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Community events
Bluebird Gap Farm will have pony pedicures from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The pedicures will take place in the Livestock Barn on Bluebird Gap Farm, located on 60 Pine Chapel Road, in Hampton. Participants can see a demonstration of the art of...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Music, Christmas, Virginia Air and Space Center, Religious Festivals
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School news
On Veterans' Day, members of the Naval Junior Officers' Training Corps at Achievable Dream middle and high schools presented a tribute to faculty and staff veterans. Principal Timothy Sweeney set the tone for the program by showing a patriotic movie clip,...Tags: Armed Forces, Awards and Prizes, Christopher Newport University, Defense, Schools
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VA to open clinic in Decorah
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is opening more than 30 new outpatient clinics, including one in Decorah in northeast Iowa. Officials with the department say the clinics in 16 states will give veterans easier access to health care. All of the...Tags: Iowa, Defense, Medical Services, People, Tom Harkin
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White Sox and Braves complete Vazquez trade
Javier Vazquez knows exactly what the Atlanta Braves were looking for when they traded for him: A durable starter to plug one of the holes in their uncertain rotation. Vazquez was shipped from the Chicago White Sox to Atlanta on Thursday as the teams...Tags: John Danks, New York Yankees, Ozzie Guillen, Mark Buehrle, Major League Baseball
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Heat Q&A with Ira Winderman
Sun-Sentinel.comAsk Ira! Sun-Sentinel Heat writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. --------------------...Tags: Jason Williams, Justice System, Kaman Corporation, Kenyon Martin, Jason Smith
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