The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn’t their fault. Now the VA’s unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold.
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After decades of secrecy, the ‘Ghost Army’ is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII
The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress’ top honor.
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Fifty years later, RI Vietnam War veteran advocates for peace and justice
It’s been fifty years since the U.S. officially ended its involvement in the Vietnam War, by withdrawing the last of its troops from the country.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For May 24
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. Back in 2010, someone warned that Rhode Island was hurtling toward a worsening fiscal crisis, due to the crushing weight of unfunded public pensions and […]
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Veterans Day Parades Face Declining Interest In Western Massachusetts
Northampton, Massachusetts, won’t be holding a parade on Veteran’s Day this year – in part because of declining attendance. It’s not the only city seeing that trend. Alden Bourne reports.
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Music Therapy Program Seeks To Help Vets Express Themselves
This Veterans Day, we look at a new music therapy program just getting started at the VA Hospital in Providence. It’s a 9-month-long songwriting and guitar playing course. Veterans who commit to the class as part of their therapy learn how to express their thoughts and feelings about their lives & their military service and set them to music. Even Vets who have never played a note before are encouraged to sign up. For The Public’s Radio, Chuck Hinman has our story.
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Music Therapy Program Seeks To Help Vets Express Themselves
This Veterans Day, we look at a new music therapy program just getting started at the VA Hospital in Providence. It’s a 9-month-long songwriting and guitar playing course. Veterans who commit to the class as part of their therapy learn how to express their thoughts and feelings about their lives & their military service and set them to music. Even Vets who have never played a note before are encouraged to sign up. For The Public’s Radio, Chuck Hinman has our story.
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Navy Veteran: I’m Open To Changing Victory Day
A younger veteran who is now running for political office says he understands criticism of Victory Day, a state holiday marking the day Japan surrendered during World War II.
