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Are Iraq Vets Losing Healthcare Fight?
The recent conflicts in Iraq have produced many injured and disabled vets. 22,600 and counting vets have been wounded in the conflicts in Iraq or surrounding areas such as Afghanistan. The most common injury sustained is from blasts. Fifty-nine percent of those injured by blasts are diagnosed as traumatic brain injury or ?TBI?, the signature wound of this war. This coupled with other issues of the war may be overwhelming the veteran?s healthcare system.
Senator Barack Obama presents the Wings of Hope Medal to Board President of the American Brain Tumor Association
John was honored to be given this prestigious award by Senator Barack Obama, who has two children of his own and was touched by John's volunteer efforts on behalf of children with brain tumors. This event was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago.
Iran Scrambles Cable TV Channels
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Iraqi Cabinet Passes Oil Law, but Problems Loom According to Review in Caspian Investor
The Iraqi government has approved a draft Oil Law. The accord does represent a major rapprochement between Baghdad and the Kurdish Regional Government. However, the initial approval may be the easy part in the process. The draft is only an outline and pressure is building to negotiate details. With additional opposition to the move developing, the prospect of finalizing legislation remains in serious doubt, according to an analysis published by Caspian Investor.
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My Dog Votes? teams up with New York State dog groups to inform dog owners and inspire voter participation.
Springfield, Delaware Co., PA (PRWeb) December 14, 2006 -- Massachusetts based non-profit organization, Homes for Our Troops and Philadelphia area builder The McKee Group will hold the key turnover ceremony for severely wounded veteran, SGT Pisey Tan at 167 Youngs Avenue in Woodlyn, Ridley Township, Delaware County, 3:30 p.m. The momentous unveiling to Pisey and his family with its unique surprises will be attended by the many supporters, contributors and donors of the project.
While serving in the United States Army, Sergeant Tan, who is from North Philadelphia, was deployed twice to Iraq. During his second deployment with the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, Pisey's vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. The injuries suffered by Pisey forced the amputation of both of his legs. He continues to undergo intense physical rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Homes for Our Troops was contacted by a Philadelphia area builder, Frank McKee and his wife Karen, who saw HFOT on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show and was moved to sponsor a home building project for a wounded veteran in their area. With the help of local businesses and dedicated volunteers and countless hours put in by the employees at The McKee Group, Pisey will now have a new home suited to his particular needs as a double amputee.
This home presentation is the 11th home building/adaptation project and one of the three to five home presentations Homes for Our Troops expects to make to wounded veterans around the country during the holiday season.
About Homes for Our Troops
Founded on February 4, 2004, Homes for Our Troops is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-partisan, non-profit organization building specially adapted homes for disabled veterans of war. The organization is strongly committed to assisting disabled and seriously injured veterans and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and enlisting the help of professional contractors to volunteer on the homes built for our American Heroes who have given up so much to defend America.
Since 2004, Homes for Our Troops have helped many wounded veterans by providing handicap accessible homes at no cost to the veterans or their families. We now have over Two Dozen home projects completed or underway across the country.
Homes for Our Troops has also received awards and recognition from many sources for their efforts some examples:
*Daughters of the American Revolution 2006 Medal of Honor
*2005 & 2006 Newman's Own Award
*ENR Tops 25 Newsmakers Award
*Home Magazine's 2005 Home Shelter Award
About The McKee Group
The McKee Group, Inc., working with Homes For Our Troops, broke ground on this state of the art home at 167 Youngs Avenue in Woodlyn, Ridley Township, Delaware County on September 11th. The house is a Clayton model design from McKee's Foxfield, a 55+ clubhouse community in Bethel Township. The McKee Group's expertise in 55+ housing made them a natural fit to build a house that meets Pisey's needs. The McKee Group is a privately-owned developer of active adult communities and builder of award-winning 55+ and luxury homes in PA, DE and MD. The company also owns and manages apartments, office buildings, self-storage facilities and a world-class marina and yacht sales operation.
For additional information contact:
John Gonsalves
Company Name: Homes for Our Troops
Telephone Number: 508-823-3300 Cell: 508-331-2266
Web site address: www.homesforourtroops.org
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