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Blogs of the Right:
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November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008he U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that eligible veterans will see an increase in the mileage reimbursement they receive for travel to VA facilities for medical care. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake announced today that he will use his authority to raise the mileage reimbursement from the 28.5 cents per mile to 41.5 cents per mile for all eligible veterans. Full release
Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station. Now the largest spacecraft ever built, the orbital assembly of the space station began with the launch from Kazakhstan of its first bus-sized component, Zarya, on Nov. 20, 1998. The launch began an international construction project of unprecedented complexity and sophistication. Full release
The American Legion is expressing strong support for a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that promises better care for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War illness. The report, entitled Gulf War Illness and the Health of Gulf War Veterans: Scientific Findings and Recommendations, was released today by the VA's Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (RAC). In it, the committee identified many scientific issues for which additional research is needed. Highest priority was given to research focused on identifying effective treatments for Gulf War illness. Full release
The official proponents of Proposition 8 and the campaign committee responsible for its enactment by voters today urged the California Supreme Court to accept original jurisdiction of three cases challenging the measure's validity and have petitioned the Supreme Court to intervene in the cases as Real Parties in Interest. Expressing confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold the validity of Proposition 8, the authors of the measure urged the Supreme Court to deny requests to stay implementation of Proposition 8 pending resolution of the legal issues. Full release
Congressional and progressive leaders will join experts for a conference on Tuesday to discuss bold new strategies needed to meet vital public investment needs, from modern infrastructure and new energy to lifelong education. With the economy in trouble, the conference will not only lay out a short-term recovery agenda but also explore ways to finance the investments essential for sustained economic growth. Full release
The following release was issued today by the Republican National Committee: Craig Has Defended Numerous Controversial Clients: Craig Represented John Hinckley, Jr., Who Attempted To Assassinate President Reagan. "Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed yesterday that John W. Hinckley Jr., the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Reagan, remains competent to stand trial Jan. 4 despite his attempt three weeks ago to hang himself in his cell in the Army stockade at Fort Meade. ..Hinckley's attorneys, Vincent J. Fuller and Gregory B. Craig, filed a memorandum in U.S. District Court yesterday saying that 'at this time, we believe he is competent to stand trial and that no evidentiary hearing on that issue is presently required.'" (Al Kamen, "Examinations Find Hinckley Competent To Face Trial Jan. 4," The Washington Post, 12/8/81) Full release
Particularly in a turbulent and tough economy filled with uncertainty on so many fronts, why pay more than necessary to power your home when you can use the money for other things? The Alliance to Save Energy offers a number of no-cost/low-cost home energy-efficiency tips that pay off in lower monthly energy bills, reduced pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and improved comfort and energy security. Full release
Women Thrive Worldwide will host a symposium titled "Gender and Agriculture: Unlocking Africa's Potential" today in order to address the urgent need of creating effective and cost-efficient agricultural programs worldwide. The symposium will explore the importance of sustainable agricultural solutions by focusing on female agricultural workers in Africa. Development programs that specifically address gender are increasingly seen as the key to increasing food security and reducing poverty, especially in light of the global food crisis and high food prices that prevailed in many parts of the developing world earlier this year. Full release
This is the WashingtonWatch.com federal legislative update for the week of November 17, 2008. Congress is likely to take up an economic stimulus package when it returns for a lame-duck session this week. The American people should get a look at the plan before Congress passes it, says a WashingtonWatch.com blog post titled, "Let's Get the Actual Terms of the Economic Stimulus Plan." Full release