Discrimination in VA Disability and Retirement Pay Debate
A letter argues the government violates the ADA by denying 100 percent combat disabled Purple Heart recipients both retirement pay and VA disability benefits. The author cites historical policy shifts and calls for action by Congress and the legal community.
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ACLU
Congress
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Department of Defense
David Chu
House
Dennis Hastert
R- Ill
Martha
Jesse Jackson
Rainbow Coalition
Washington
Los Angeles
Houston
Chicago
History Camp enrollment opens for July 28 Roswell event
The Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico invites 20 fourth and fifth graders to a one day Summer History Camp on July 28 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Historical Museum 200 N. Lea Roswell. Activities include apple press quilting butter churning rope making and a Western roping exhibition with a chuck wagon lunch. Registration ends July 23 and must be done in person with a parent bringing a current report card. For details call 622-8333.
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The
Historical Society For
Southeast New Mexico
Historical Museum and Historical Archives
Roswell
Historical Museum
N. Lea
Haiti relief funds face mismanagement after earthquake
Salinas notes IHRC disbursed 45 million from Brazil and Norway and 1 million from the Clinton Foundation for shelters in Leogane and Jacmel plus 20 million for SME loans. She cites Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF, while critics question whether aid matches the needs as six months pass and funds seem misused.
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Ment
IHRC
Brazil
Norway
Clinton Foundation
Leogane
Jacmel
Habitat For Humanity
Red Cross
Unicef
Haiti
Maria Elena Salinas
Mariaesalinas
Call to break free from government addiction and pursue self reliance
Cal Thomas urges readers to reject dependence on government and vote for reduced spending and lower taxes. He argues conservatives must reestablish initiative, frugality, and virtue, criticizing both politicians and the current economic path. He cites Obamacare and tax hikes as drag on private sector growth.
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America
Congress
White House
Thomas Jefferson
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Tribune.com
Tribune Media Services, Inc
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Ment and
Roswell Safety Coalition
Pennsylvania Ave
Salinas
March of Dimes Resource Center
Ruidoso, Alto, Ruidoso Downs
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Loyd Sanders
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Patricia H
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Lincoln County Art Loop
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Victoria Mauldin
Merlyn Drive
Ruidoso
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Brother
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