Monthly Archives: October 2013

SUNDAY FUNNYFACE PAGE

Posted on October 20, 2013 by asknod

Spotted on Deb Zuckewise’ Face page this morning. I love it. Seems we’re just “in the news” these days on GMO Initiative 522 , left-handed tobacco and anything else the somnolent drive-by media can pick up on that doesn’t require … Continue reading →

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$47,000 mechanical bull for Utah National Guard?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

AMVETS National Exec­u­tive Direc­tor Stew­art Hickey was ticked off. While the Depart­ment of Defense has money to call 350,000 employ­ees back to work, and buy a $47,000 mechan­i­cal bull, they don’t have the fund­ing for our fallen fam­i­lies…. This is such a trav­esty that … Continue reading →

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The big GI bill carrot, student veterans, and the shutdown

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Laura

Who are these veterans? Student Veterans of America (SVA) have a few facts up on their website.  They note that 47% have families, 85% are older than 25, and 27% are female.  My DS (dear son) is in the first … Continue reading →

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VA RESUMES “NORMAL” OPERATIONS

Posted on October 19, 2013 by asknod

Member Randy sends in this redundancy. If VA isn’t doing their job by adjudicating our claims in an expeditious manner as mandated by Congress, why would announcing that they are returning to “normal” fill us with joy and gratitude?  While some … Continue reading →

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VA’s Telehealth programs

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Laura

Veterans facing barriers to face-t0-face care ( e.g. mobility, rural homes, transportation issues, likely winter storms), may be able to participate in a VHA Telehealth Service. About 77,000 veterans are enrolled according to a Oct. 2012 VA Newsletter.  This could offer … Continue reading →

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SIX FLAGS® OVER YOUNTVILLE VETS HOME

Posted on October 18, 2013 by asknod

 Emma sends me this: Imagine having a vision for Vets and just desperately wanting to reach out and help them. Well, pilgrim, what better way than to start your own TARP program and start throwing around some serious money stimulating … Continue reading →

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FACETHOUGHT

Posted on October 18, 2013 by asknod

Member emeritus “Pop” Smoke put this winner up on his Facepage this morning. Nothing seems more apropos under the circumstances. The public servants on the hill must feel unclean this morning.

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H.R. 2775: Veterans’ Committee members who voted for continuing the government shutdown last night

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Laura

Of the original 11 Veterans’ House Committee members who voted for the shutdown/default, only 3 voted to reopen the government.  Two of the anti-vet votes were cast by veterans Jeff Denham and Brad Wenstrap. On the U. S. Senate Committee … Continue reading →

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CAVC–KY v. SHINSEKI–REDUCING RATINGS FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Posted on October 17, 2013 by asknod

In what many Court watchers fear may be a VA-wide crackdown on Veterans, the CAVC affirmed a rating reduction based on medications used to control the problem. As with most sensitive cases, the name of the Veteran was redacted to … Continue reading →

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Get your flu shot yet?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Laura

Flu Facts from the VA: The flu shot will not give you the flu; The flu can be dangerous—even life-threatening. Every year, about 36,000 people die of complications from the flu; The flu is caused by a virus. It can’t be treated with … Continue reading →

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