VA brain scanner idle as veterans' care failings persist
An American Statesman investigation shows a $3.6 million mobile brain scanner sits unused in Temple for three years while a PTSD and brain injury research program at the Waco center produced no studies. Congress demands hearings and closer VA oversight as lawmakers push for better accountability and funding scrutiny.
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Charles Krauthammer Pulitzer Prize winner 1987
Opinion by Charles Krauthammer notes his Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1987 and references his email style for letters to the editor. The message appears to be a fragmented, misformatted contact attempt with garbled email hints.
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Containment Plus Strategy For ISIS Across Iraq And Syria
The piece argues Obama pursues a containment plus approach against the Islamic State, relying on Iraqi Kurds and Sunni tribes for ground support, with air power alone in Iraq and no robust ground force in Syria. It cites past counterinsurgency lessons, notes slow arming of the Free Syrian Army, and likens the plan to Kennan's containment while warning it will take years to succeed. The piece emphasizes enduring, gradual rollback rather than decisive victory.
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Odessa American invites reader comments on current topics
The Odessa American welcomes audience perspectives on today’s issues with a mix of positive and negative viewpoints. Readers are invited to share thoughtful commentary reflecting community concerns, policy impacts, and personal experiences relevant to local life.
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