We should continue to negotiate and continue with inspections instead of threatening tougher sanctions and war.…
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Afghan War: Troops Fight on Despite Futile Result
OPEN LETTER TO REP. ROS-LEHTINEN
June 18, 2012
Dear Representative Ros-Lehtinen,
You have written a letter to President Obama saying that any cut to the spending on the Afghanistan occupation is “morally reprehensible” and you have demanded no cuts to spending on anything war-related.
Please be advised that the epitome of a “morally reprehensible” …
Consequences of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
As of January 5, 2011
593,634: U.S. Veteran Patients Treated at VA
537,550: U.S. Veteran Disability Claims Filed Against VA
Chart #1, U.S. Troops Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan War Zones [1]
Deployed to War Zones | Service Members Still in Military | Percent in Military | Veterans Now Eligible for VA | Percent Veterans |
2,158,015 | 973,766 |
Guest Column in HT
War a primary cause of debt crisis
Sarasota Herald Tribune FLVCS Column
Approximately twenty-five percent of our national debt results from money borrowed to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Another twenty five percent is due to the Bush tax cuts. Some economists calculate that as much as ninety percent of the interest payable
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VCS Wins Court Battle
VCS Statement: A Vital Constitutional Victory for Our Veterans
Written by VCS
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 11:47
Updated May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011 (VCS) – Yesterday, the Court of Appeals ruled VA’s mental health care system and disability claims system remain badly broken, and veterans face long delays to see doctors and obtain benefits.…
In Memoriam
FLVCS is sad to report that James McCartney has passed away after a battle with cancer. Many of our members and supporters feel James was one of our top guest speakers of all time. He enlightened us with his first hand knowledge of history coupled with congressional, military and industrial complex. He spoke at our …