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PTSD and Homelessness Form a Vicious Cycle That Plagues Many Young Veterans From Iraq and Afghanistan

PTSD and Homelessness Form a Vicious Cycle That Plagues Many Young Veterans From Iraq and Afghanistan

With the influx of vets from Iraq and Afghanistan before the guys who fought in the Gulf War are off of the streets, ending vet homelessness is starting to sound like carrying water in a sieve.

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Veterans Day War Heros: From WWI to The War On Terror, Top 5 American Dog Soldiers

Veterans Day War Heros: From WWI to The War On Terror, Top 5 American Dog Soldiers

Some heros have four legs. A look at the top five American war dogs from WWI to the War on Terror.

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Veterans Day 101: How Did it Start and What It Means

Veterans Day 101: How Did it Start and What It Means

Veterans Day is a solemn and thoughtful time where we give thanks to all of those that have served in America's military forces. Here's how it all started.

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Outdated GI Bill Cheats our Veterans From College Education, The Sequel

Outdated GI Bill Cheats our Veterans From College Education, The Sequel

In March, I reported on the failures of the Department of Veterans Affairs in paying out education benefits to student veterans in a timely fashion. Here is an update.

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Veterans Jobs Bill Shafted: Why Politics, Not the GOP, is to Blame Here

Veterans Jobs Bill Shafted: Why Politics, Not the GOP, is to Blame Here

This was done as an opportunity to label Republicans as disinterested in helping unemployed veterans.

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Rand Paul and GOP Cut Veterans Job Bill: How Vets Became the Latest Casualty in the War Against Obama

Rand Paul and GOP Cut Veterans Job Bill: How Vets Became the Latest Casualty in the War Against Obama

By using rules and procedures, Republican members of the Senate kill veterans Job Corps bill. This is just the latest GOP obstruction aimed at denying President Obama any sort of victory.

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Ron Paul Stands up for Free Speech in 410 to 3 Vote as Cowardly House Passes Stolen Valor Act

Ron Paul Stands up for Free Speech in 410 to 3 Vote as Cowardly House Passes Stolen Valor Act

Dr. No Strikes once again by standing up for the First Amendment when almost no other politician will.

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Brandon Raub Facebook Fiasco: How Posting on Your Timeline Could Land You in the Madhouse

Brandon Raub Facebook Fiasco: How Posting on Your Timeline Could Land You in the Madhouse

The former Marine was detained for psychiatric evaluation after posting anti-government messages on his Facebook profile.

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