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VA strengthens research and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

By Laurel Adams

January 25, 2011

As more veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seek treatment for post—traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Veterans Affai

C.W. Bill Young — Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

By Caitlin Ginley

November 4, 2010

C.W. Bill Young is the most senior Republican serving in the U.S. House and a fixture in Florida politics. First elected in 1970, he represe

Everyone — except appropriators — agree no more C-17s needed in budget

By Nick Schwellenbach

July 14, 2010

Bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate committees with the most expertise on military affairs oppose buying more Boeing-built C-17 cargo

Marketing the new 'Dogs of War'

By Duncan Campbell

October 30, 2002

Sri Lankans hire Tim Spicer, a man already involved in global mercenary activities

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nicaragua":

"… d terror activities from behind hostile lines. From the Contra campaign in Nicaragua to organizing and training Afghan or Kosovar insurgents, British mercenary …"

"… mployed by U.S. and British intelligence agencies for secret operations in Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Kosovo – or that the explicit political purpose of doin …"