Pastor invokes Jesus Christ at the Houston National Cemetery

On May 30, 2011, the pastor of Living Word Church of the Nazarene, Scott Rainey, gave the invocation at the Houston National Cemetery for the annual Memorial Day observances.Pastor Rainey delivered the prayer in this ceremony the previous two years, but was nearly prevented...

Republican proposes slashing Veterans Health care and Benefits

Republican proposes slashing Veterans Health care and Benefits by $4.5 billionRep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) last week released a budget cut proposal  which attacks our troops, our veterans and their families in...

Veterans Agency Made Secret Deal Over Benefits

In yet another sign of putting the interests of corporations and profits ahead of a sense of fairness and equity, allegations are surfacing that Prudential Insurance Company is seeking to profit off of dead...

Francis L. Holland is a Socialist!

A protester in Montana argues by epithet.  NYTI'm tired of the term "socialism" being thrown at people as if it were an epithet.  I'm tired of seeing those who believe in public police and fire departments cowering when the obvious point is made that these two...

Surging and Sacrifices - Democratic Party

This surge will demand even greater sacrifice from our soldiers and their families. Military families have to find ways to cope with the news of the day, with the policy decisions of our government, with the day-to-day danger. But it is going to be difficult times ahead.

Bush Plays Politics with the Religion of a Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

"Family and friends of a Nevada soldier killed in Afghanistan a year ago marked the anniversary of his death by holding a demonstration in Reno.The small group gathered in the early morning chill Tuesday at a downtown veterans memorial to remember Nevada Army National Guard...

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