added 2007 Fri May 4 5:58:36 by bubba2
Rep. Phil Hare, D-IL, an Army Reserve veteran, is calling on Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Nicholson to resign for having paid bonuses to senior federal workers who were responsible for a $1 billion shortfall in the VA budget. "Our veterans have suffered tremendous setbacks on Secretary Nicholson's watch," Hare said.
Rep. Phil Hare, D-IL, an Army Reserve veteran, is calling on Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Nicholson to resign for having paid bonuses to senior federal workers who were responsible for a $1 billion shortfall in the VA budget. "Our veterans have suffered tremendous setbacks on Secretary Nicholson's watch," Hare said.
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 6:04:06 by bubba2
The number of returning Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans visiting Dept of Veterans Affairs walk-in clinics has more than doubled since 2004, while the clinics' staff has increased by less than 10%. A VA survey of clinic team leaders shows that 114 of the 209 Vet Centers need at least one extra psychologist or therapist to help with the influx
The number of returning Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans visiting Dept of Veterans Affairs walk-in clinics has more than doubled since 2004, while the clinics' staff has increased by less than 10%. A VA survey of clinic team leaders shows that 114 of the 209 Vet Centers need at least one extra psychologist or therapist to help with the influx
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 16:31:10 by Varadinum
Only two in five Health Service staff would be happy to be treated at their own hospital, a survey has revealed.
Only two in five Health Service staff would be happy to be treated at their own hospital, a survey has revealed.
added 2007 Thu Mar 1 15:15:52 by elzorro2162
A number of U.S. military leaders, reportedly including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have waged an extraordinary behind-the-scenes resistance to what they fear is a secret plan by George W. Bush to wage war against Iran.
A number of U.S. military leaders, reportedly including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have waged an extraordinary behind-the-scenes resistance to what they fear is a secret plan by George W. Bush to wage war against Iran.
added 2007 Tue Feb 27 7:13:46 by TechnologyExpert
Strained by the demands of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there is a significant risk that the U.S. military won't be able to quickly and fully respond to yet another crisis, according to a new report to Congress. The assessment, done by the nation's top military officer, Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, represents a worsening
Strained by the demands of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there is a significant risk that the U.S. military won't be able to quickly and fully respond to yet another crisis, according to a new report to Congress. The assessment, done by the nation's top military officer, Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, represents a worsening
added 2007 Sat Feb 10 1:04:34 by okitech
BBC journalists and technical staff are to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over jobs which threatens to disrupt radio and TV news programmes, unions announced. Members of Bectu and the National Union of Journalists will walk out on February 26 after votes in favour of industrial action.
BBC journalists and technical staff are to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over jobs which threatens to disrupt radio and TV news programmes, unions announced. Members of Bectu and the National Union of Journalists will walk out on February 26 after votes in favour of industrial action.
added 2007 Thu Feb 1 17:37:27 by TechnologyExpert
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., criticized Gen. George Casey for what he called misjudgments about the prospects for progress toward stabilizing Iraq during his tenure in Baghdad. McCain said he has "strong reservations" about Bush's nomination of Casey to become the next Army chief of staff.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., criticized Gen. George Casey for what he called misjudgments about the prospects for progress toward stabilizing Iraq during his tenure in Baghdad. McCain said he has "strong reservations" about Bush's nomination of Casey to become the next Army chief of staff.
