Veterans in the news
Daniel Penny: Good Samaritan, or overdone chokehold?
Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial got underway with both the prosecution and defense making statements. Prosecutors argued that Penny “went too far” and that he handled Jordan Neely as a threat than as a person. The defense argued that Penny only applied enough force that was needed to address a “seething, psychotic” man. The man had […]
SV accusations in close Senate race in MT
October surprises abound in elections across the country. Will they derail a hopeful’s chance at becoming a millionaire dedicated public servant that wouldn’t dream of insider trading? Here’s hoping we get Congressmen that are actually interested in the public service aspect of the job. A guy can dream, right? Today’s October surprise comes from NBC […]
Kiosks return in wake of Veteran complaints about online travel claim process
Veterans previously filing travel claims for qualified VA visits used to be able to utilize kiosks. These kiosks were positioned in VA hospitals and clinics, allowing veterans to file claims for travel expenses in conjunction with attending an appointment. However, the VA phased the kiosks out in favor of an online system. This system proved […]
A different kind of feel good story
If you ever find yourself in the area of Granite Falls, Minnesota, you should do yourself a favor and stop into the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. It’s about two hours due west of Minneapolis, so it’s a day trip if you’re coming from the metro. Unfortunately, there’s not much other than this spectacular museum to […]
Two VA staff transferred pending investigation on delayed time-sensitive care
Two senior VA officials at a New York VA medical center were transferred from their posts. This transfer, away from veteran-facing positions, came in the aftermath of an Inspector General report. These individuals were accused of delaying radiation therapy and neurosurgery appointments. Veterans needing time-sensitive care services didn’t receive them in a timely manner. The […]
Pew: Most military veterans support Donald Trump over Kamala Harris
Pew Research Center found that military veterans consistently support Republicans by a wide margin over Democrats. For this recent survey, Pew listed both those who served on active duty as well as those who served in the reserve. More veterans have a favorable view of JD Vance than they do of Tim Walz. From Pew […]
Pete Rose, another vet dies
One of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all time has passed away at the age of 83. Cause of death is not immediately available. Rose is of course best remembered not for holding a slew of records (that will probably never be outdone) and being one of the most versatile players, but for […]
John Kerry: First Amendment is a major block to hammering out “sick” information sources
John Kerry complained that it is challenging to get a consensus in the United States today. One example that Kerry used to back this statement is the fact that we can choose our information sources. If only one source is chosen, and it is “sick”, the First Amendment stands in the way to hammering this […]
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