by Carolyn Freundlich | Aug 7, 2014 | National Security
Despite a longstanding Defense Department restriction on women in ground combat units, the non-linear battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan often placed women in harms way. New policies recognize that experiences faced by women in combat over the last 13 years....
by Carolyn Freundlich | Jul 29, 2014 | National Security
WASHINGTON –The rising ranks of servicewomen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan over the past decade has changed the nature of care needed at the Department of Veteran Affairs, and the system has yet to fully adapt. “VA hasn’t taken adequate steps to prepare itself...
by Carolyn Freundlich | Jul 24, 2014 | Health
On Wednesday the Senate Committee of Veterans’ Affairs unanimously voted to send Robert McDonald’s nomination as secretary to the full senate, which is expected to confirm him before August recess. McDonald faced little resistance during his committee hearing Tuesday....
by Carolyn Freundlich | Jul 17, 2014 | National Security
WASHINGTON — As the latest fighting continued to escalate between Israel and Gaza, a thousand exuberant supporters of Israel rallied near the White House. “We want to be able to live in peace,” said Noa Meir, Director of Israel Action Center, “just like we want...
by Carolyn Freundlich | Jul 10, 2014 | National Security
WASHINGTON — There were more troubling accusations Tuesday involving Department of Veteran Affairs’ medical facilities. Four whistleblowers cataloged their experiences during a rare nighttime meeting of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. “I have suffered...
