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Another Turkey Day at War

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have faced unprecedented challenges, but we also have some things to be thankful for this year.

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A Vet's Message To The GOP on Veterans Day -- Shove It

Bob Geiger | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

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Bob Geiger

I see Republicans turning up on Veterans Day with their flowery pronouncements of how much we Vets mean to them when they prove at every turn that they really don't give a damn about the troops.

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Undecided No More

Hal Donahue | Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics

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Hal Donahue

When he saw my Veterans for Obama button, an irate Vietnam-era veteran shouted at me. I realize that McCain's shoddy voting record for veterans and the troops is largely unknown.

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Real Support for the Troops

Craig Newmark | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Craig Newmark

Veterans returning from overseas, particularly wounded ones, are treated pretty badly by the Bush White House.

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Friday Talking Points [51] -- Some Positivity

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

While we're all waiting for someone to leak the Palin Troopergate Report (which is reminiscent of waiting for "Fitzmas" during the whole Scooter Libby...

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Obama, Biden Storm Into Battleground Virginia

Diane Tucker | Posted 09.28.2008 | Home

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Diane Tucker

"Last week 300 volunteers knocked on 10,000 doors! Even volunteers from Maryland drove down to help us. It was awesome."

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Ad Suggestion For Obama -- McCain AWOL On GI Bill

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.10.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

It's time to fight fire with fire -- point out McCain's most embarassing votes, and paint him as an extremist or a party hack while doing so. Also paint him as anti-middle-class.

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Obama, McCain, and Our Veterans

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 09.02.2008 | Politics

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Marcia G. Yerman

Many may not know that Obama's name was placed in nomination by a man who identified himself as "a life-long Republican and an Iraq war veteran." His name is Michael Wilson; he served as an Air Force medic.

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What You Missed at the VFW Convention Yesterday

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

Thanks to the new GI Bill, hundreds of thousands of troops sitting in Humvees and walking the streets of Iraq can afford to dream bigger dreams.

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Why Does the Media and the American Public Allow McCain to Ignore the Facts with No Consequences?

Mitchell Bard | Posted 08.19.2008 | Politics

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Mitchell Bard

If Britney or Paris were to claim they were virgins, the media and public would go into apoplexy, but McCain can be equally dishonest about important policy issues, and virtually nobody says a word.

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Friday Talking Points [43] -- And The Gold Medal For Snarkiness Goes To...

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.15.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I don't usually comment on sports, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. I'm no professional sports guy, nor do I play one on the web. But I h...

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Friday Talking Points [42] -- Get Up, Stand Up, Barack

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I have to assume if you're reading this that you're sick of the Olympics already. Wow, that was fast. Is NBC's coverage going to be twice as bad as ...

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13 Things To Know About The 3rd Straight Mac Attack Ad

William Bradley | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics

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William Bradley

The reason the McCain campaign is so worried is that the Olympics start in less than two weeks. The next big event after the Olympics? The Democratic National Convention.

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GOP Leaders: Vote However You Need To For Reelection

Politico | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics

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Republican Senate leaders -- terrified by the prospect of losing five or more seats in November -- have freed their members to vote however they need ...

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Grassroots Power: Thank You Video From Senators Webb and Hagel for Supporting New GI Bill

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

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Paul Rieckhoff

With the support of thousands of readers from The Huffington Post, IAVA helped make history. When the GI Bill was signed into law in June, many of you contributed to this remarkable victory.

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Jason Linkins

Bush Wrongly Credits McCain For 'Working Hard' On G.I. Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.30.2008 | Politics

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President George W, Bush wasn't exactly a friend to the efforts put forth by Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and John Warner (R-VA) as they worked to secure ...

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Jim Webb's VP Prospects Helped By Passage Of GI Bill

Washington Times | Posted 06.29.2008 | Politics

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Speculation about Virginia Sen. Jim Webb's prospects as a candidate for the Democratic vice presidential nomination got a boost last week with the pas...

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Friday Talking Points [37] -- Welcome, New Readers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

McCain flip-flops on torture, tax cuts, the religious right, Roe v. Wade, lobbyists, gay marriage, creationism, Iraq, talking to enemies, and just about any other subject you care to name.

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McCain Flip Flops Again -- Praises GI Bill He Opposed

Christine Pelosi | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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Christine Pelosi

In today's installment of McCain vs. McCain, the "straight talker" claimed credit for passage of the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights he opposed.

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McCain Takes Credit For GI Bill He Opposed At Town Hall Event (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics

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One time opponent of the GI bill, Presidential candidate John McCain, has now taken credit and expressed approval of the bill at a recent town hall ev...

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Senate Passes 21st Century GI Bill While Sen. McCain Skips Vote

Victor LaPorte | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics

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Victor LaPorte

In an overwhelming show of support for our nation's veterans Thursday evening, 92 U.S. Senators voted in favor of the 21st Century GI Bill; also known...

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Bush's Third Term

Gen. Wesley Clark | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics

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Gen. Wesley Clark

In national security terms, McCain is largely untested and untried. He's never been responsible for policy formulation. If he thinks he can use the national security debate to his advantage, he's wrong.

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Two Weeks in America

Rep. Rick Noriega | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Rick Noriega

After two weeks in the field training soldiers preparing them for their return to the Middle East, it is clear to me now more than ever why I'm running for the United States Senate.

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My Conversation with Jim Webb

Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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Tavis Smiley

2008-06-11-tavispull.jpgSen. Webb discusses the opposition to the GI bill from President Bush and a fellow Vietnam vet and Senate colleague, John McCain.

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