Marion VA names McBrady acting director
The VA Medical Center in Marion named Pete McBrady acting director after Dr. Peter Almenoff of the Heartland Network selected him to replace Robert Morrel. Almenoff said surgical care is limited while outpatient, long term, and other inpatient medical care continue, with plans to reactivate the inpatient surgery program.
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Pete McBrady
Peter Almenoff
VA ‘Heartland Network
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Former VA patients unhappy with treatment at Marion center
Former veterans describe dissatisfaction with prescriptions and care at the Marion VA Medical Center. Three local patients were moved to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale after the surgery unit closed. others report improved care through state programs and a Salem physician. A Vietnam veteran cites Agent Orange related conditions and says he would avoid surgery there, while officials in Washington did not respond to requests for comment.
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Casinos seek smoking ban exemption in Illinois expansion plan
Lawmakers discuss exempting casinos from a statewide smoking ban to keep gamblers from crossing borders. State Sen. Mike Jacobs backs a second study after the ban to tally lost patrons while Drea warns a combined vote could end opposition. Illinois weighs two to three new casinos to fund school and road projects.
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Giuliani defends Petraeus in New York Times ad attack on Clinton
Giuliani runs a full page Times ad defending Petraeus while attacking Hillary Clinton over her criticisms. MoveOn.org backs a $50,000 Iowa TV push accusing Giuliani of betraying trust and attacking the war. The ad wars span print and TV with campaigns targeting voters as Iraq policy remains central.
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