New VA Secretary McDonald highlighted in local update
The local VA community praises Robert McDonald former P&G executive and Army veteran. The update notes rising Choice Card deliveries and cites his comments on VA reform and accountability. It lists his West Point class rank MBA and the VA firing figures cited as context.
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Bob Allen
Bob
Marine
Robert McDonald
Robert.a.mcdonald
Ken Halpen
USN
Procter, & Gamble Company
P&g
82Nd Airborne Division
United States Military Academy At
West Point
VMI
Black Knight
Corps of Cadets
Royal Society For the Encouragement of Arts
University of Utah
SEC
Duke University
VA Veterans Health Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Eric Shinseki
VA Medical Center
Phoenix
VHA
Shields Summarizes 2008 and 2016 Nomination Dynamics
The piece reviews Gallup polling history and nomination patterns, noting few years where the eventual Democratic nominee led a year ahead. It contrasts Democratic desire to fall in love with Obama style emotions and Republican pragmatism, predicting an unconventional 2016. It mentions Mark Shields and Creators Syndicate as context.
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Gallup
Walter Mondale
al Gore
Ted Kennedy
Gary Hart
Hillary Clinton
Ed Muskie
Joe Lieber
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
White House
Jimmy Carter
Barack Obama
GOP
Volunteers bring Santa to remote Alaskan village
Volunteers from Operation Santa Program and the Alaska National Guard delivered coats school supplies toys and treats including apples oranges and ice cream to Shishmaref and Newtok. The visit marks the 58th year of the program aiding eroding villages planning relocations and delivering holiday cheer to residents.
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Shishmaref
Alaska
Cheyenne Nayokpuk
Arctic Circle
Alaska National Guard
Maj
George Baker
Salvation Army
United States
Newtok
National Guard
Anchorage
Russia
Bering Strait
Chukchi Sea
Pet of the Week Yellow Lab at Roswell shelter
A six month old female yellow Labrador retriever, described as a sweetheart, is featured as Pet of the Week. Shelter notes reference Cage 6 and Roswell Animal Control Services available 24/7 with hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends. For more information call 624-6722.
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Roswell
Shelter
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Veterans Advocate
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
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Timothy P. Howsare Photo
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E. College Blvd
Facebook
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Ates
UPS Store
Inc
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PS Store, Inc
Stargazers
Kiwanis
Randal Seyler Photo
Goddard High School
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