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Restore American Military Power

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Our military is second to none, but eight years of negligence, lack of accountability, and a reckless war in Iraq have left our ground forces facing shortfalls in both recruitment and readiness. Every service is out of balance and ill-prepared. We need a new strategy to give the military the tools it needs for the challenges we face today. And we need leadership that meets our obligations to the men and women who put their lives on the line.
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Election 2008: Democrats and National Security

News Washington Post 27 August 2008
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Rice: We'll Slice and Dice

News New York Observer 26 August 2008
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A Really Bad Couple of Weeks for Pax Americana

News Inter Press Service 23 August 2008
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ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS IRAQ WAR’S “SIGNATURE INJURIES” – POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Report 4 August 2008
When the Bush administration invaded Iraq and Afghanistan, it anticipated short wars in which there would be no lengthy U.S. troop commitment. As a result, the administration never properly planned or prepared for the eventuality that tens of thousands of veterans would return home needing help. America’s veterans system is now under severe strain, especially when it comes to mental health, as experts say the two “signature injuries” of the Iraq War are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
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Contra Expectations

News The New Republic 30 July 2008
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Public Forum Looks at Vets Issues

News The Reporter-Herald 18 June 2008
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Reducing Deployments Will Not Increase Troop Readiness, Repair Strained Military

Report 9 April 2008
Current and former military officers are deeply concerned about U.S. military readiness.
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The Right's Man

News The New Republic 18 March 2008