Update on VA claims delay and veteran persistence
Veteran column notes ongoing VA handling of a dependent eligibility claim filed January 23 for a son with illness. Letters acknowledge delay and seek additional documents, while the veteran cites repeated requests and backlogs. Congressional staff view claims backlog as pressure tactic. progress remains uncertain.
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Party on the River events and related community notices
Community calendar items list a Cahoon Park flag football tournament with an $80 entry fee for six players per team and a Wednesday registration deadline. Also noted are meetings, seminars, and events at local centers, hospitals, and churches with dates, locations, and contact numbers.
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Fiber and fat balance in meals to control blood sugar
Dr. Komaroff notes that whole grains provide more fiber than refined foods, slowing digestion and blood sugar spikes. Pair carbs with healthy fats or protein to blunt glucose rise, with nuts favored over cookies for healthier fat content.
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Askdoctork
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Romney must curb government waste with private outsourcing plan
Cal Thomas proposes Romney pledge a government spring cleaning by hiring outside auditors to separate essential functions from redundant ones. He cites GAO reports on duplication and waste, urging transfers to private sector where efficient and affordable, and ending nonessential agencies. He warns against growing spending without cuts.
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Americans For Tax Reform
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Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
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Tribune Media Services, Inc
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