New York's top court upholds Gov. David Paterson's power to appoint lieutenant governorSeptember 22nd, 2009 NY court: Paterson can appoint lieutenant governorALBANY, N.Y. — New York's top court has upheld Gov.
Disabled American Veterans encourages online participation in online 'Million Claims March'September 15th, 2009 DAV seeks participates in online 'march'WASHINGTON — The Disabled American Veterans service organization is encouraging veterans and others to march in Washington — online at least. In what it dubs the "Million Claims March," the advocacy group is using social networking sites to encourage veterans to participate online in chats starting Tuesday about the backlog in disability claims at the Veterans Affairs Department and other veterans issues.
Highlights from report on smoking in the militaryAugust 29th, 2009 A look at smoking in the militaryHighlights of a study commissioned by the Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department to combat tobacco use in the military. Findings:
— Tobacco is used by fewer than 20 percent of Americans compared with more than 30 percent of active-duty military personnel and about 22 percent of veterans.
Appeals court says NY Gov. David Paterson's appointment of lieutenant governor was unlawfulAugust 20th, 2009 Court strikes down NY lieutenant gov appointmentNEW YORK — A state appeals court has ruled that New York Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor was unlawful.
Veterans Affairs Department to routinely offer HIV testingAugust 17th, 2009 Veterans to routinely be offered HIV testsWASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department on Monday began offering routine HIV tests to veterans who receive medical care. Under the new policy, veterans must verbally consent to the test, and they can opt to decline it.
Obama tells VFW that veterans' health care not impacted by overhaul he has championedAugust 17th, 2009 Obama: VA care not affected by health overhaulPHOENIX — President Barack Obama says a proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system is not going to change how veterans get their medical services. Obama on Monday told a convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars that no one in Washington is talking about taking away their benefits.
At Pa. town hall, Shinseki pledges to modernize VA system, says veterans benefits are secureAugust 17th, 2009 In Pa., Shinseki pledges to modernize VA systemPHILADELPHIA — The nation's top veterans affairs official says medical benefits for veterans will not change under the health care reforms being considered in Washington. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki spoke Monday at a town hall meeting with veterans in Philadelphia, where he pledged to modernize the Veterans Administration for the 21st century.
Alaska lawmakers start special session to consider override of Palin vetoAugust 10th, 2009 Alaska lawmakers begin special sessionANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Alaska Legislature voted to override former Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of roughly $28 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy projects during a special session Monday.
Tytler named in-charge of Congress in BiharJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former central minister Jagdish Tytler was Friday made in charge of the Congress party's affairs in Bihar as the incumbent, Iqbal Singh, has been made lieutenant governor of Puducherry. "Consequent upon Iqbal Singh being appointed lieutenant governor of Puducherry, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has appointed Jagdish Tytler as in-charge of Bihar," Janardan Dwivedi, in-charge of the party's media department, said.
Judge blocks NY lieutenant governor appointment made during state Senate gridlockJuly 22nd, 2009 Judge blocks NY's lt gov appointmentMINEOLA, N.Y. — A judge has issued an order blocking the appointment of the man New York Gov.
Alaska lawmakers call themselves into special session to consider overriding Palin vetoJuly 16th, 2009 Alaska lawmakers call special session for Aug. 10ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Legislature has called itself into a special session to consider overriding Gov.
Alaska's lieutenant governor says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints in decision to quitJuly 5th, 2009 Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON — The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell says Palin cited the millions of dollars being spent to deal with document requests and other matters.
Details of events in Palin's political careerJuly 4th, 2009 Events in Palin's political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. — 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office.
Philadelphia VA tabbed as national research center on homelessness among veteransJune 23rd, 2009 Philly VA to research homelessness among vetsPHILADELPHIA — A new federal agency dedicated to eliminating homelessness among veterans has been established in Philadelphia. The National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans plans to provide data, research and analysis to policymakers in hopes of ending the problem within five years.
VA expands health care eligible to non-disabled veterans, redeeming Obama promiseJune 15th, 2009 VA expands health care eligibility for nondisabledWASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department opened the doors of its health care system Monday to about 266,000 nondisabled veterans with moderate incomes, some of whom have been shut out of those benefits. The veterans eligible are from a category known as "Priority 8." They have no illnesses or injuries attributed to their military service, and they earn more than the average wage in their communities.
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August 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
What a travesty making Craig Campbell Lt. Gov. of the great stste of Alaska. He is nothing but a political opportunist with alleged ethical violations. Why trade one crook for another? Doesn’t make a lot of sense. Time for a rally and confront the Legislature on many of their votes.
August 30th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
What a travesty making Craig Campbell Lt. Gov. of the great state of Alaska. He is nothing but a political opportunist with alleged ethical violations. Why trade one crook for another? Doesn’t make a lot of sense. Time for a rally and confront the Legislature on many of their votes.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Campbell has a lot of baggage. That’s why he clicks with Sarah Palin. Alaska is in the top 5 for the most corrupt politicians and government. Campbell fits right in as he is nothing but a sleazy opportunist. From one who knows and won’t let it be forgotten. I plan to haunt him until hell freezes over.