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Shinseki Decision Adds Three Presumptive Illnesses to VA List

Voices are critical, but this the news still represent progress.

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - A number of American Vietnam Veterans say they were pleased over Secretary Shinseki's recent decision to add 3 more illnesses to the growing list of "presumptive illnesses", now totaling 15.

But instead of seeing 100% positive response from veteran's and various writers that claim to be veterans and advocates, they have pointed to the downside.

New Book Chronicles Published War Stories From SE Asia

"These stories needed a wider audience for the world to know what they suffered, how most survived, and how they overcame adversity." - Marc Yablonka, author of "Distant War: Recollections of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia"

(BURBANK, Calif.) - A new book by Reporter/Author Marc Yablonka, Distant War: Recollections of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. chronicles eighteen years of Yablonka’s reportage on American involvement in Indochina, and the people affected by America’s connection to that part of the world.

The reports in this newly-edited compilation account for a time that in Yablonka's view, that left an indelible mark on American history.

Veterans-for-Change Calls Legislators to Action

Veterans advocacy group demands veterans processing to stop being swept under the rug by legislators.

(GARDEN GROVE, Calif.) - Countless veterans and widows of the almost one million claims dating back to WWII are being placed on hold so that Afghanistan and Iraq veteran’s claims can be processed more quickly.

While Veterans-for-Change relates to the difficulties, physical complaints and difficulties endured by the War on Terror Veterans, we believe it is crucial that VA Benefits claims should be processed in order of receipt regardless of when the actual service occurred...

Into the Dark: America`s Descent into a Police State

Manipulated America: Divided we Fall.

(CINCINATTI, Ohio) - Top US officials are reported to have been selling US nuclear weapons secrets around the world as part of a spy ring which includes members of Congress from both parties.

These and other accusations are broadly substantiated, but only by the American Conservative and newspapers around the world, including significant revelations about a 9/11 coverup. How can this be done in a "free country?"

Typhoons, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Forgotten Victims, and possible links to the spread of Agent Orange

A tough week – the Philippines, Indonesia, American Samoa, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and of course, Vietnam.

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - One thing amazes me during and after a natural disaster occurs – including those that have occurred in our own United States – has it ever occurred to anyone, or is it just me? Those that are mostly affected are those that need these disasters the least.

Not to minimize anyone on our planet, their resources, the destruction and devastation that they have experienced, but why is it that the poor, those that have been through so much, those who have to beg for a few Dong just to eat seem to be the most gravely affected? It’s been an impossible week for so many people, so many countries.

Command Sergeant Major John Holland on John McCain - `Hanoi John`

Presidential pardon from Nixon saves John McCain from treason and collaboration charges according to Rolling Thunder Founder and 3 war veteran, John Holland....

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - Some of us have seen the reports about John McCain. I know what Ted Guy had to say about McCain and I know how angry POW activists have been at his betrayal of their cause.

PTSD: Rapacious Demons in Our Heads, Psychiatric Malpractice in Grey`s Anatomy

One Hollywood TV show receives favorable reviews, from a doctor who would know.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I believe Grey's Anatomy as a depiction of the life of Medical/Surgical interns and residents is outstanding. I went through that meat grinder myself and I psychologically compared it to front-line infantry combat. Death is/was the enemy and as interns, green as glass, it seemed sometimes that we were required to know MORE than the Senior Residents or Staff Doctors.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs `Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans` Day Bill

Schwarzenegger earlier had refused to sign the legislation.

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Assemblymember Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) Friday at the Twentynine Palms Marine Base to sign AB 717 which establishes an annual "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" on March 30th.

"Our Vietnam veterans fought for our freedoms, kept America safe and dedicated their lives to this nation," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "We are forever thankful for their unwavering strength and courage while fighting in the Vietnam War. By signing this legislation we join together to express our gratitude, remember their service and say ‘welcome home.'"

Hatfield Presents Results of Latest Agent Orange Research in Vietnam

The information stems from the Fourth Annual U.S. - Viet Nam Bilateral Joint Advisory Committee Meeting on Agent Orange/ Dioxin.

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - Hatfield and the Government of Viet Nam presented the results of the Comprehensive Assessment of Dioxin Contamination in Da Nang Airport, Viet Nam: Environmental Levels, Human Exposure and Options for Mitigating Impacts study at the fourth annual U.S. - Viet Nam bilateral joint advisory committee meeting on Agent Orange/ dioxin on September 8th, 2009.

500 Mile March for PTSD Will Happen in Spring

The March from Oregon to California will take place after winter thaws.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The date for our planned 500-Mile March for PTSD has been moved to Spring. We had originally intended to conduct the march in September, but the extension will allow us to be fully prepared and not operating in haste.

The march will raise funds for our hour-ling television documentary on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD. We completed a production trip just weeks ago in Oregon, California and Arizona, gaining significant material for the program.