Columnist Jeremy Wallace wrote a column in the Herald Tribune on Sunday, July 7, 2013 arguing that Rep. Buchanan and Rep. Rooney did not vote against veterans when they voted against an amendment to the VA Budget bill. The amendment would have added more claim processors to work down the backlog of VA disability claims. …
VA disability claims backlogOne hundred and fifty years ago on July 1, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg commenced. Many historians conclude that this battle was the defining battle, the turning point, or the decisive Federal victory of the Civil War. Other historians dispute, or qualify, these descriptions although all recognize that the three day slaughter was the bloodiest …
FLVCS is pleased to report that a little progress is being made to persuade Congress to bring our troops home from Afghanistan. Last week, The House of Representatives by majority vote approved an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill to require the accelerated transition of combat operations from U.S. Armed Forces to the Government of …
Afghanistan, Afghanistan War, Congressional vote on Afghanistan, Withdrawal from AfghanistanFLVCS will present a panel presentation about PTSD at the Venice Democratic Club monthly meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Venice United Church of Christ community room, 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, Florida. (Venice Gardens).
The panel participants are:
Dr. Eddy Regnier. Dr. Regnier PHD …
Flag Day Celebration, PTSD PanelTake a few moments this Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifice so many made to uphold the American promise, the radical concept that “All men are created equal.”
Until our forebears adopted the American Declaration of Independence, the world believed people were assigned their station in life by Divine Right. America rejected that stultifying …
Memorial DayMay 16, 2013
Mr. Luke Sacks, PR Director
Intrepid, Sea, Air, & Space Museum
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.
New York, New York 10036-4103
Dear Mr. Sacks,
Florida Veterans for Common Sense Inc. has learned that your museum intends to make an award to Henry Kissinger for “defending democracy and freedom.”
We …
Henry Kissinger, Intrepid MuseumIn June 1956, Richard E. Arnold moved from Tampa to Sarasota and started a Certified Public Accounting practice…Arnold and Company. He was an unassuming CPA who became a community and business leader in Sarasota County until his death in 1999.
This is the story of his heroism on behalf of all mankind during World War …
83rd Division, Normandy Invasion, Richard E. ArnoldFLVCS was a co-sponsor along with Jewish Family and Community Services, Salvation Army and several other agencies of a Stand Down for homeless veterans in Sarasota on Saturday, April 20, 2013 The Stand Down put a smile on the face of approximately 100 homeless veterans (and some non-vet homeless). …
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