U.S. Turns a Blind Eye to Agent Orange
This is one of our editors' picks from our ongoing round-up of Investigations Elsewhere.
The Chicago Tribune revisits the decades … more…
Honoring Veterans of the Disposable Army
Today we honor the veterans who have served in the country's armed forces. Nobody seriously questions whether they deserve such … more…
Tracking Stimulus Dollars: Transit Vs. Maintenance
Today’s round-up of stimulus coverage:
* A report (PDF) issued Monday by Smart Growth America, a coalition of organizations that … more…
Morning Cup: Jersey’s Rich Heritage at Odds With Stimulus
This is the latest roundup from our stimulus blog.
In a departure from local traditions like awarding no-bid contracts to … more…
Quick Picks: VA Hospital’s Tainted Equipment and California Cronyism
The Miami Veterans Administration hospital may have exposed thousands of veterans to HIV and hepatitis by improperly sanitizing colon … more…
Rep.‘s Wacky Wildebeest Hunt Foiled
Former presidential candidate Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) has never been shy about his passion for hunting. But he found himself the o … more…
VA’s Disjointed Accounting System Likely Misses Out on Billions
The Department of Veterans Affairs covers care connected to military service, but if a veteran has private health insurance that can … more…
February 10, 2010
War Widows’ Futile Fight Kimberly Hefling, AP, February 10, 2010
January 29, 2010
U.S. Agrees to Repay Military Veterans in Debt Dispute Ellen E. Schultz, Wall Steet Journal ($), January 29, 2010
January 27, 2010
Caregiving Strains Families of Veterans With Severe Injuries Mary Brophy Marcus, USA Today, January 27, 2010
December 15, 2009
Female Vets Face Homelessness, Dearth of Services Kimberly Hefling, AP, December 15, 2009
December 11, 2009
Cremated Remains Dumped in Arlington Landfill Mark Benjamin, Salon, December 11, 2009
Veterans’ Tombstones Litter Toxic VA Dump Michael Collins, LA Weekly, December 11, 2009
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