SENATE HEARING CONFIRMS VETERANS FEARS
(Washington, D.C.) -
During a recent hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Department of Defense officials admitted for the first time that the Pentagon's secret chemical and biological warfare testing program known as Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD), one of many chemical/biological tests that were part of Project 112, involved human exposures on a scale far greater than originally believed. Potentially thousands of military personnel were exposed to VX and other sarin nerve gases as well as other dangerous chemical and biological agents during the 1960s and 1970s.
In the past, Pentagon spokesmen have testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee that service personnel involved in tests using live biological agents had been vaccinated beforehand and given protective clothing. However, veterans who testified at the Senate hearing indicated that they had experienced no such protective measures.
"Military personnel deserve the truth concerning the health consequences related to military exposures," said Thomas H.
Corey, Vietnam Veterans of America's (VVA) national president. "More importantly, they deserve medical treatment."
Vietnam Veterans of America recommends that information about all of the testing programs in SHAD/Project 112 be declassified immediately and that exposed veterans be given expedited VA examinations as soon as they are identified.
VVA also calls for an official investigation into why and how information vital to the health of so many individuals had been withheld for all of these years.
"We applaud the members of the Senate committees for their leadership and pursuit of the truth in this matter," Corey said. "Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi, once presented with evidence of the experimentation, has also taken a leadership role in discovering the truth regarding these exposures.
VVA stands ready to take any action needed to assure justice for these veterans.".
Tom Berger is a writer for The VVA Veteran, the official voice of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ?An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress.
Learn more at http://www.vva.org
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Musick & Musick, LLP, Launches New Website and Hires Business Expert Attorney to Aid Those Who Need Legal Assistance
Houston, TX (ContentDesk) May 1, 2006 -- The law firm of Musick & Musick, LLP, has launched musicklawoffice.com to make their legal services accessible to Web users and potential clients looking for legal help in criminal and family matters. The new website features information on the criminal, juvenile, and family law processes, as well as frequently asked questions for each area and general information about how to prepare for court. Musicklawoffice.com also makes each attorneys professional biography available online, including that of their newest hire, Charles Vance.A recent graduate from South Texas College of Law, Charles Vance came to the Musick law office in February with extensive business experience and assists the firm in matters of white collar crime and general business law.Vance complements Musick & Musick, LLPs, traditional specializations in criminal, juvenile, and family law. JoAnne Musick has been practicing law for eight years and is board certified in juvenile...
Musick & Musick, LLP, Launches New Website and Hires Business Expert Attorney to Aid Those Who Need Legal Assistance
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Golfing At its Best
(ContentDesk) April 23, 2006 -- Golfing is at its best when played at a premier course in a breathtaking setting, like Southern California. When you add the fact that this prestigious sport can provide funding for hearing impaired children and their families, then you know that golfing is at its all-time best. Shawn Parr, famous radio personality, actor and father, is an avid golfer. Mr. Parr is lending his time and talent to the John Tracy clinic as he once again hosts the Shawn Parr Golf Invitational.
As your host for the 13th year, I look forward to meeting you when I tee off with each team. By taking part in the 2006 Tournament, you will enable Orange County Guild to make important progress toward its second million in donations to the Clinic! exclaims Shawn. This years event is being held at the El Niguel Country Club, and is located at 23700 Clubhouse Drive, Laguna Niguel, California, on Monday, May 15th.
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Dollarship awards inaugural $500 scholarships to 4 U.S. college students
PHOENIX, AZ
May 13, 2004 -? Dollarship, the world's first peer-to-peer scholarship network, awarded its first round of $500 "Dollarships" today, chipping away at college costs for students from New York to California. "I stumbled across Dollarship during my search for scholarships," said Christina Kalinka, a University of Michigan senior and Dollarship winner who is headed to Columbia University for a master's degree in counseling psychology. "I can personally vouch that this scholarship is for real, and I encourage everyone to apply."Officially opened on Jan. 1, Dollarship has received more than 4,500 applications from 33 countries. Dollarship.com has received more than 800,000 page views during that time."We were confident from the beginning, but the enormous response has really validated our aspirations," said Josh Barsch, Dollarship CEO.
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Dollarship awards inaugural $500 scholarships to 4 U.S. college students
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