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Veterans Administration Secretary Faults Delays In Processing Claims
The Hartford CourantKevin Burke walked into the veterans hospital about 18 months ago with advanced diabetes and kidney and liver disease. A subsequent mental health screening revealed that the 51-year-old Navy veteran is also an alcoholic and suffers from post-traumatic...Tags: Veterans Affairs, Afghanistan, Rosa DeLauro, Science and Technology, National Government
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As Kentucky Derby nears, these two already have won
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the Kentucky Derby approaches, consider Dennis O'Neill and Tom Knust as Twin Spires for racehorse Goldencents. The backstretch barns at Churchill Downs were celebrity central Wednesday morning, led by the current biggest...
Tags: Churchill Downs, Preakness Stakes, Cancer, Celebrities, Breeders' Cup
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Insight: As economy flounders, Vietnam banks on debt cleanup
ReutersHANOI (Reuters) - When Nguyen Manh Hung's furniture company Phuc Luc was bustling, orders flew in from wealthy Vietnamese who sought his hand-crafted beds, cabinets and tables, netting him $25,000 a month after costs and wages for 35 staff. Two years...Tags: AMC (tv network), Central Bank, Asia, Executive Branch, Financial Markets
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Films and Lectures
HAWAII Movie Filmmaker Catherine Bauknight will present "Hawaii: A Voice for Sovereignty," a documentary that raises awareness of issues that threaten the ancient and environmentally sustainable culture of native Hawaiians. When, where: 7:30 p.m....Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Southeast Asia
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INSIGHT-As economy flounders, Vietnam banks on debt cleanup
ReutersBy Martin Petty HANOI, May 3 (Reuters) - When Nguyen Manh Hung's furniture company Phuc Luc was bustling, orders flew in from wealthy Vietnamese who sought his hand-crafted beds, cabinets and tables, netting him $25,000 a month after costs and wages...Tags: AMC (tv network), Central Bank, Asia, Executive Branch, Financial Markets
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Supervisor candidates speak up on Westfall Township
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, Pa.In Westfall Township, four candidates are angling for two open seats on the board of supervisors in the May primary. Both Robert Ewbank and Paul Fischer will vacate their seats and are not running in this election. That leaves a field of mostly fresh...Tags: Elections, Lifestyle and Leisure, U.S. Department of Defense, American Legion, Colleges and Universities
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South Texas veterans' advocate gets overdue accolades
The Monitor, McAllen, TexasDecades ago, Technical Sgt. Placido Salazar said an overt act of racism against him almost kept his Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart from being placed on his lapel. The story of how the Edcouch-born, La Villa-raised, retired Air Force...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Human Interest, International Military Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Military Justice
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May 1 Letters: West, Texas, shad planks, immigration
I cannot, try as I might, find any compassion or feelings of kindness or charity for the people of West, Texas. The citizens of the town have declared they are content with the way things are. The citizens have told the national media they need nothing...Tags: Shad Planking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Social Issues, Migration, Immigration
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China signals desire for closer ties with SE Asia
The Straits TimesBEIJING (The Straits Times/ANN) -- For the first time in 15 years, a new Chinese foreign minister will make Southeast Asia his first overseas destination, a move signalling Beijing's renewed desire for closer ties with its neighbours, say observers....Tags: Germany, Trips and Vacations, Asia, Indonesia, Travel
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'Coming full circle'
The Salina Journal, Kan.For close to 30 years, the Pugh family has awarded the Maj. Dennis G. Pugh Scholarship to graduating seniors at Salina South and Salina Central high schools, to students who "are dedicated to pursuing excellence through education and service to others."...Tags: Wichita State University, Awards and Prizes, U.S. Air Force
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Fisher gets time for stealing from local veterans
Daily American Staff WriterEight men and women sat at attention in a Somerset County courtroom Thursday morning. A former Air Force veteran — once one of their own — was being sentenced for stealing more than $5,000 from Vietnam Veterans of America Somerset County...Tags: Friedens, Theft, Trials, Justice System, Human Interest
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Vietnam jails farmer who fought eviction -- and one of his foes
When the government came for his land, Doan Van Vuon fought back -- first with the law, then with a shotgun. The fish farmer used rifles and explosives to battle police and soldiers seizing his converted swampland, injuring several officers in the...
Tags: Trials, Prisons, Human Rights, Politics, Punishment
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Apr 11, 2013
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Apr 11, 2013
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