Opening in Democratic-leaning California congressional district attracts many candidatesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than a dozen candidates, including the lieutenant governor, two state lawmakers and an openly gay Iraq war veteran, are running to fill an open congressional seat in a special election in Northern California next week. Democrats cancel Gulf War illness research money that Republicans earmarked for Texas centerWASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has canceled a $75 million, five-year research contract with a Texas medical center studying illnesses suffered by veterans of the first Gulf War. Gen. Petraeus: Fighting, civilian improvements equally important to winning Afghan conflictLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The commander of the U.S. Central Command warned Tuesday that growing numbers of American soldiers sent to Afghanistan will encounter tough fighting, but said improving civilians’ lives is as important to winning the war as defeating militants. Resistance veterans, Sarkozy celebrate 65th anniversary of liberation of Paris from NazisPARIS — Veterans of the French Resistance have joined President Nicolas Sarkozy in a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation. VA tells veterans they have Lou Gehrig’s disease benefits, though not all have fatal illnessCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Air Force reservist Gale Reid received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Department that told her she had Lou Gehrig’s disease, and she immediately put herself through a battery of painful, expensive tests. Five days later, the VA said its “diagnosis” was a mistake. Veteran’s group: VA mistakenly tells 1,200 they have Lou Gehrig’s, fatal neurological diseaseCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Air Force reservist Gale Reid received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Department that told her she had Lou Gehrig’s disease, and she immediately put herself through a battery of painful, expensive tests. Five days later, the VA said its “diagnosis” was a mistake. All 7 astronauts on space shuttle mission are parents, have 20 children among themCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — All seven astronauts on space shuttle Discovery’s mission are parents, and they have 20 children among themselves. Veterans Affairs mistakenly tells 1,200 they have Lou Gehrig’s, a fatal neurological diseaseCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Air Force Reservist Gale Reid received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Department that told her she had Lou Gehrig’s disease, and she immediately put herself through a battery of painful, expensive tests. Five days later, the VA said its “diagnosis” was a mistake. As public support for war slips, top US officer says security situation in Afghanistan is direWASHINGTON — As public support for the war in Afghanistan erodes, President Barack Obama soon may face two equally unattractive choices: increase U.S. troops levels to beat back a resilient enemy, or stick with the 68,000 already committed and risk the political fallout if that’s not enough. Top US military officer describes situation in Afghanistan as ’serious and deteriorating’WASHINGTON — The top U.S. military officer described the situation in Afghanistan as “serious and deteriorating,” but refused to say Sunday whether defeating a resilient enemy would require more than the 68,000 American troops already committed. Afghan election won’t end the war but could undermine political strength of TalibanWASHINGTON — Thursday’s election in Afghanistan won’t end the eight-year fight against the Taliban, bring U.S. troops home sooner or ensure a competent democratic government. The angry summer: Political landscape jolted by threats, insults, armed men at protestsNEW YORK — The images are striking: One congressman’s office defaced by a swastika, other congressmen heckled at public meetings, videos and placards likening Barack Obama to Hitler, private citizens with guns joining anti-Obama protests. Obama says US military needs modern doctrine and weapons to face its post-Cold War enemiesPHOENIX — President Barack Obama chastised the defense industry and a freespending Congress on Monday for wasting tax dollars “with doctrine and weapons better suited to fight the Soviets on the plains of Europe than insurgents in the rugged terrain of Afghanistan.” Obama tells VFW that veterans’ health care not impacted by overhaul he has championedPHOENIX — President Barack Obama says a proposed overhaul of the nation’s health care system is not going to change how veterans get their medical services. Obama lashes waste in defense spending, demands more nimble military that puts troops firstPHOENIX — President Barack Obama took on both the defense establishment and freespending lawmakers on Monday, saying they were draining the nation’s military budget with “exotic projects.” Obama to talk about Iraq, Afghanistan while praising war veterans, at VFW parleyPHOENIX — A commander in chief fighting two wars, President Barack Obama plans to thank veterans for their service on Monday while pressing his commitments to wind down the Iraq war and redouble efforts in Afghanistan. bama to talk about Iraq, Afghanistan while praising war veteransPHOENIX — President Barack Obama is pausing in his relentless campaign for health care changes to bring a leading veterans organization up to date on how he intends to proceed on dual military commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama to address nation’s largest combat veterans organization on MondayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak to the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans. Obama to talk about Iraq, Afghanistan while thanking war veterans for their servicePHOENIX — A commander in chief fighting two wars, President Barack Obama plans to thank veterans for their service on Monday while pressing his commitments to wind down the Iraq war and redouble efforts in Afghanistan. Obama to talk about Iraq, Afghanistan while praising war veteransPHOENIX — A commander in chief fighting two wars, President Barack Obama plans to thank veterans for their service on Monday while pressing his commitments to wind down the Iraq war and redouble efforts in Afghanistan. Long delayed welcome home draws hundreds of Vietnam veterans to Fort CampbellFORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Tears filled the eyes of some Vietnam veterans who were warmly greeted with cheers from their family and friends Sunday in an re-enactment of their original return from the war, when they were often met with angry demonstrators and harsh headlines. Library of Congress cancels lecture with reservist in Abu Ghraib prison scandal after threatsWASHINGTON — A lecture by the woman who became the public face of the Abu Ghraib scandal was canceled Friday at the Library of Congress after threats led to concerns about staff safety. Thousands in Fla. pay respect to long-lost Navy pilot finally laid to rest after 18 yearsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Navy pilot Scott Speicher, the long-missing first casualty of the first Gulf War, was finally laid to rest Friday in his adopted hometown as thousands of people lined the streets to watch a funeral procession pass his school, church and former military base. APNewsBreak: Library of Congress lecture canceled after threats over Abu Ghraib reservistWASHINGTON — A lecture by the woman who became the public face of the Abu Ghraib scandal was canceled Friday at the Library of Congress after threats caused concerns about staff safety. Crow Chief, World War II veteran, receives the nation’s highest civilian honor at White HouseWASHINGTON — A 95-year-old Crow Indian who went into battle wearing war paint under his World War II uniform has been awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor. White House: Obama to speak to VFW on Monday in Phoenix, will discuss military preparednessWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will address the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans next week. US troops who have died while serving in Afghanistan and the Horn of AfricaArmy Sgt. Randy M. Haney When Randy M. Haney got a care package filled with candy while serving in Afghanistan, he wasn’t the one who ate it. He gave it to Afghan children, his mother said. Ex-US officials doubt boastful stories from accused NC terror leader who trained in MideastRALEIGH, N.C. —Daniel Patrick Boyd used tales of fighting the Soviets alongside the mujahedeen to recruit followers into a North Carolina terrorism ring, authorities believe, and U.S. officials who were in Pakistan at the time doubt his stories. A survivor and simple man: UK honors last World War I infantryman by uniting former enemiesWELLS, England — Harry Patch, the last known survivor of trench warfare on World War I’s Western Front, was buried Thursday in his native village with the simplicity he craved. Britons pay final honors to Harry Patch, Britain’s last combat veteran of World War IWELLS, England — Church, state and hundreds of warriors of other battles were according last honors Thursday to Harry Patch, Britain’s last combat veteran of World War I. |
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