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Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 18, 2014
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1. Dempsey seen as slow to respond to ethics issues roiling military. The Pentagon’s response to the recent spate of ethical lapses rocking the entire U.S. military has been devoid of the kind of dramatic moves that Washington craves.
2. UN panel accuses North Korea of crimes against humanity. Torture, deliberate starvation and other abuses carried out by North Korean authorities — possibly on the orders of supreme leader Kim Jong Un himself — constitute crimes against humanity and should be referred to an international court or tribunal for prosecution, United Nations investigators said Monday.
3. W. Va. bill would require flying of POW/MIA flag at courthouses. HB 2895 would require all 55 counties to fly a standard-sized POW/MIA flag — along with the already required U.S. and West Virginia flags — each day above their courthouses.
2. UN panel accuses North Korea of crimes against humanity. Torture, deliberate starvation and other abuses carried out by North Korean authorities — possibly on the orders of supreme leader Kim Jong Un himself — constitute crimes against humanity and should be referred to an international court or tribunal for prosecution, United Nations investigators said Monday.
3. W. Va. bill would require flying of POW/MIA flag at courthouses. HB 2895 would require all 55 counties to fly a standard-sized POW/MIA flag — along with the already required U.S. and West Virginia flags — each day above their courthouses.
4. Army is forcing out more soldiers for misconduct, data show. Military.com/The Associated Press The Army last year forced out nearly twice as many soldiers for misconduct as it did in 2007, according to data obtained by The Associated Press. The end of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and several recent scandals have contributed to the Army’s renewed focus on character issues, officials say.
5. Program Vancouver man developed recognized by VA. Hyperlink to Article The Columbian: A veterans-benefits program developed by Bill Allman of Vancouver received national recognition this week in a ceremony at the White House.
6. China Spying on US Veterans, Active Service Members. Hyperlink to Article Epoch Times: China is spying on U.S. veterans and military service members through a breach of the largest veterans’ organization. The attack was uncovered by security researchers at FireEye, who have dubbed it “Operation SnowMan” due to its strategic timing when government workers may be distracted by winter storms and a national holiday.
7. After 42 years, Robert Haley still has a passion for tackling medical mysteries. dallasnews.com Look behind an epidemic and there’s a good chance you’ll find Dr. Robert Haley crunching numbers to find the causes and cures. Most physicians advise patients how to avoid or treat illness based on “the medical literature.” Haley, the pre-eminent epidemiologist in North Texas, writes the literature. His is not a household name. Most people will …
7. After 42 years, Robert Haley still has a passion for tackling medical mysteries. dallasnews.com Look behind an epidemic and there’s a good chance you’ll find Dr. Robert Haley crunching numbers to find the causes and cures. Most physicians advise patients how to avoid or treat illness based on “the medical literature.” Haley, the pre-eminent epidemiologist in North Texas, writes the literature. His is not a household name. Most people will …
8. Veteran’s lawyer talks role of PTSD in Reseda shooting. Hyperlink to Article KABC-TV: A lawyer for an Iraq War veteran accused of murdering his neighbor in Reseda spoke out on Monday. He claims his client, Ricardo Tapia, suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder and sought help from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
9. Money better spent caring for veterans. Hyperlink to Article Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: William Nicklas was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A proud and loyal veteran from Hampton Township, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Nicklas survived war but fell victim to Legionnaires’ disease because of systemic failures at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS).
10. Web of frustration for veterans affected by tainted water. Hyperlink to Article Sarasota Herald-Tribune: After providing a measure of relief to some retired U.S. Marines, the Department of Veterans Affairs continues to frustrate others seeking compensation for exposure to contaminated water while stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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