Veterans unite to press VA reform and elect more responsive leaders
A letter urges veterans to form a united front to pressure VA oversight and federal lawmakers. The author cites VA failures including privacy breaches, backlogged claims, and staff misconduct, and notes a large potential voting bloc to influence reform.
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VA Inspector General
St. Petersburg
Florida
Department of Veteran's Affairs
Phoenix
God
John Taylor
Gmail.com
Health focus replaces weight loss as New Year’s goal
A health centered approach replaces the New Year focus on losing weight. The piece urges viewing food for its body benefits, training the mind to choose healthier options, and engaging in regular activity. It notes Diets often succeed short term, emphasizes education, trusted research sites, and building peer support through health groups.
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Silver City
New Mexico Ste 2 University
New Mexico State University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Start saving early for retirement with small, steady contributions
Mollette urges tiny $6 contributions over 20 years to grow into about $60,000 in retirement income. He recommends paying into a 401k or IRA, saving in a bank, and acknowledges high Social Security taxes and possible large Medicare costs. He notes seniors can still save, even $86 monthly, and promotes long term discipline. Glenn Mollette, syndicated columnist and author.
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Glenn Mollette
Keepourfreedom
Letters Show Compassion for Homeless Veterans and Diet Debates
A reader laments severe weather and homelessness among veterans, noting a lack of shelters and a veteran’s donated home given to a girlfriend. Another letter critiques the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for suppressing meat-reduction recommendations amid a rise in plant based alternatives.
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Joe Diaz
U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
U.S. Senate Select Committee On Nutrition and Human Needs
United States
Rich Oddler Roswell
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