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 …

Judge Haworth Award

From the Sarasota Herald Tribune

Published: Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 1:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:30 p.m.

Lee Haworth served in the first Gulf War, so he knows better than most people how battle affects today’s veterans, and he has started a program to help them.

Courts Assisting Veterans diverts

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