VA sec'y promises timely response to war illness AP (November 11, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki says he's working to improve the agency's ability to cope with increasing numbers of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems.
Obama says Dover visit was 'a sobering reminder' AP (October 29, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says his middle-of-the-night visit to greet the remains of fallen U.S. soldiers is "a sobering reminder" of the sacrifices of war.