Topic: Disabled American Veterans
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In Pictures: Veterans Day 2010
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US faces surge of new vets seeking disability
America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops in US history. The troubled economy may be a factor.
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Government shutdown 101: What does it mean for veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs learned its lessons in the government shutdown of 1995. For that reason, disruptions to veterans would be minimal if the government shuts down.
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In Pictures: Veterans Day 2010
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Obama touts withdrawal in Iraq war. Does he sound like Bush?
Starting with his Iraq war address Monday, President Obama will tout foreign policy progress ahead of midterm elections. Republicans counter that he has resorted to Bush administration policies.
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The Monitor's View: What is a 'responsible' end to Iraq war? Obama must define it after this withdrawal.
Obama heralds the US success in meeting the August goal of withdrawing 90,000 US troops from Iraq, ending combat missions. But for the final pullout in 2011, will he also herald leaving behind a functioning democracy there -- which both Iraq and the region needs.
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Veterans groups seek dedicated funding for healthcare
The V.A. has yearly funding crunches because of lag time in Congress's appropriations process, they say.
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A new push to help families of veterans
Recognition is growing in the military that soldiers' injuries put extra hardships on immediate family members.
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