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Childhood traumas more common in military members 07/24/2014 08:00am • The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- Childhood traumas are more common among military members and veterans than among civilians, according to a new study. Researchers say the results support the notion that for some, enlistment serves as an escape from troubled upbringings.The study is the largest Childhood traumas more common in military members 07/24/2014 08:00am • The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- Childhood traumas are more common among military members and veterans than among civilians, according to a new study. Researchers say the results support the notion that for some, enlistment serves as an escape from troubled upbringings.The study is the largest Childhood traumas more common in military members 07/24/2014 08:00am • The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- Childhood traumas are more common among military members and veterans than among civilians, according to a new study. Researchers say the results support the notion that for some, enlistment serves as an escape from troubled upbringings.The study is the largest Childhood traumas more common in military members 07/24/2014 08:00am • The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- Childhood traumas are more common among military members and veterans than among civilians, according to a new study. Researchers say the results support the notion that for some, enlistment serves as an escape from troubled upbringings.The study is the largest Sanders pleads for VA reform bill as talks stall 07/24/2014 03:16am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- The chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee said Wednesday there is still time for Congress to approve a landmark bill to improve health care services for veterans, despite deep disagreement over how much the changes will cost and how they should be paid for."It really Obama nominee McDonald pledges to 'transform' VA 07/23/2014 10:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs pledged Tuesday to transform the beleaguered agency, saying that "systematic failures" must be addressed.Robert McDonald cited problems with patient access to health care, transparency, accountability and i Memorial honoring injured veterans under way in DC 07/23/2014 12:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Army Lt. Dawn Halfaker was on patrol 10 years ago in Baqubah, Iraq, when a rocket-propelled grenade tore through her military vehicle and exploded inside.When she woke up from a coma, the West Point graduate found out her right arm was gone and her career as a military officer Big issues loom for Congress as Aug. recess nears 07/22/2014 06:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pressure is on Congress to act in the next two weeks on several problems, from keeping highway projects on track and easing wait time for veterans seeking health care to the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border."Pass a bill or don't come back from recess," William A. Thie VA chief pledges end to whistleblower retaliation 07/22/2014 05:25pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs vowed Tuesday to crack down on whistleblower retaliation after a private government watchdog released a critical report on the agency's treatment of employees who brought internal problems to light.During a speech to the na Conditions remain dire as war surges on in Gaza 07/22/2014 04:00pm • YOUSUR ALHLOU Associated Press The war between Israel and Hamas is intensifying as an Israeli ground operation surges across the Gaza Strip. In the deadliest incident in Gaza thus far, 25 members of one family were killed, including 18 children, by an airstrike on their home. On the Israeli side, th Report: Retaliation by supervisors common at VA 07/22/2014 02:20pm • MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A pharmacy supervisor at the VA was placed on leave after complaining about errors and delays in delivering medications to patients at a hospital in Palo Alto, California. In Pennsylvania, a doctor was removed from clinical work after complaining that Check doctors' vitals, before they check yours 07/22/2014 01:12pm • JENNIFER AGIESTA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans consider insurance and a good bedside manner in choosing a doctor, but will that doctor provide high-quality care? A new poll shows that people don't know how to determine that.Being licensed and likable doesn't necessarily mean a doctor Immigration debate upended by a flood of children 07/21/2014 04:33pm • JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The sudden rise in the number of families and unaccompanied minors from Central America crossing the border has dramatically redefined the nation's yearlong debate on immigration.Once a debate over how to fix a broken system and provide a path to citi 'Modified duty' for medics after fatal NYC arrest 07/21/2014 02:30pm • VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Four emergency workers involved in the medical response for a New York City man who died in police custody after being put in an apparent chokehold have been barred from responding to 911 calls, the Fire Department of New York said.The two EMTs and two W.Va. veterans clinic tentatively set to reopen 07/21/2014 10:03am • MAXWELTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic closed because of air concerns is expected to reopen next month.The Greenbrier County Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Maxwelton was closed June 6 after several employees became ill.Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center spokeswoman