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Serving Overseas, But Family Homeless Here - Iraq War Doctor Evicted from Home
Tim Wagner Beacon News (Illinois) May 30, 2007
A towering pile of personal belongings was stacked and covered with a plastic sheet in the front lawn in the 400 block of West Downer Place, where the Sfeir family was evicted Tuesday under the watch of reluctant officers from the Kane County Sheriff's Department.
Memorial Day 2007: 10 U.S. soldiers perish in helicopter crash, bombings in Iraq War
Associated Press Beacon News (Illinois) May 30, 2007
Ten American soldiers were killed in roadside bombings and a helicopter crash on Memorial Day in Iraq, making May -- at 113 fatalities -- the third deadliest month of the war.
Some Hitherto Staunch G.O.P. Voters Souring on Iraq
Susan Saulny New York Times May 30, 2007
Through four elections, Debbie Thompson has supported Representative Mark Steven Kirk, a Republican and staunch backer of the Bush administration’s policies in Iraq. But Ms. Thompson, a mother of two from this affluent suburb of Chicago, says her views on the war have evolved, and she now wants Mr. Kirk to change, too. My patience for this war, it’s run out,” said Ms. Thompson, 53. “I think this is the most expensive, stupidest thing ever done. My frustration has reached a level that is so unsettling, something has to be done.”
Weekly Update: Saving Lives by Preventing 'Suicide by Cop' Suicide is a tough subject. If you could save a life, would you? A veteran's life? A police officer's life? A hostage's life? The number of Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran suicides keeps escalating. And a highly disturbing, yet very small, pattern is emerging: suicide by cop.
Paul Sullivan, Executive Director, VCS Veterans for Common Sense May 30, 2007
Venezuelan TV Station RCTV Closed for Supporting Anti-Democratic Coup
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting FAIR May 29, 2007
The RCTV case is not about censorship of political opinion. It is about the government, through a flawed process, declining to renew a broadcast license to a company that would not get a license in other democracies, including the United States. In fact, it is frankly amazing that this company has been allowed to broadcast for 5 years after the coup, and that the Chávez government waited until its license expired to end its use of the public airwaves.
Obama Rips Troops Mental Health Care An internal VA review released this month said veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are at increased risk of suicide because not all agency health clinics have 24-hour mental care available. The report by the department's inspector general was the first comprehensive look at VA mental health care, particularly suicide prevention. Troops and veterans say they are suffering more psychological problems because of repeated and extended deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Philip Elliott, Associated Press Boston Globe May 29, 2007
Minnesota National Guard Member Shot on I-95 Had Suicidal Past After Iraq War
Associated Press WCCO - CBS News 4 May 29, 2007
A Minnesota National Guard member killed in a standoff with police in central Minnesota had been suicidal in the past, and he was intoxicated and driving with a loaded shotgun on the morning of his death, authorities said Tuesday.
Ordered to Iraq War, an Afghanistan War Veteran Goes Down Fighting
Dan Barry New York Times May 29, 2007
The sniper fired. It was a clean shot, if there is such a thing. And down for good fell another American soldier. ... His name was Sergeant James Dean. ... "If they had just left him alone," says his wife, Muriel.
Bush Supports Commercial Development of VA Land in Los Angeles
Martha Groves Los Angeles Times May 29, 2007
A provision to restrict commercial use of the Westside campus was dropped under threat of veto, supporters say.
Iraq War Veteran Arrested for AWOL in New York
Luis Perez Newsday May 29, 2007
An Iraq War veteran from Long Island who had gone AWOL was arrested for desertion during a routine traffic stop in Cutchogue, police said.
Iraq War Veteran Shot, Killed by Police in I-94 in Minnesota
Associated Press WCCO - CBS News 4 May 29, 2007
The man who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with police along Interstate 94 was identified Monday as a Sauk Rapids man who served in the Iraq war as part of the Minnesota National Guard.
As Allies Turn Foe in Iraq War, Disillusion Rises in Among U.S. Soldiers To Sergeant O’Flarity, the Iraqi security forces are militias beholden to local leaders, not the Iraqi government. “Half of the Iraqi security forces are insurgents,” he said. As for his views on the war, Sergeant O’Flarity said, “I don’t believe we should be here in the middle of a civil war.” “We’ve all lost friends over here,” he said. “Most of us don’t know what we’re fighting for anymore. We’re serving our country and friends, but the only reason we go out every day is for each other.” “I don’t want any more of my guys to get hurt or die,” he continued. “If it was something I felt righteous about, maybe. But for this country and this conflict, no, it’s not worth it.”
Michael Kamber New York Times May 28, 2007
Veterans' Group Emphasizes Need to Monitor Iraq and Afghanistan War Suicide Risks
Jennifer Kerr, Associated Press Writer Denver Post May 28, 2007
Veterans' groups and families who have lost loved ones say the number of troops struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues is on the increase and not enough help is being provided by the Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department.
VA's Flawed Plan - VA Employees Can't Pass Open-Book Test
Robert Anchors Op Ed News May 28, 2007
Why VA's Plan Won't Work: American Legion Claims VA employees can't pass open-book Test
Holiday resonates with young veterans - Afghanistan, Iraq troops understand the sacrifice Most local American Legion officials say they see few young veterans joining. Family commitments, work and education goals may have something to do with the trend. But Howell said veterans are connected, even if they don’t meet at the Legion Hall or the V, as many called the VFW.
Jon Ostendorff Citzen-Times (Asheville, North Carolina) May 28, 2007
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