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The VA's latest plan to eliminate backlog of veterans benefits claims
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThe Department of Veterans Affairs has come up with several ideas to eliminate the backlog of veterans claims for benefits. It previously has announced a move to electronic claims processing and said it would expedite claims that have been pending...... -
Father's love inspires program to help military veterans returning to civilian life
A father's love for his injured daughter is helping Broward County develop a model program for military veterans to re-acclimate to civilian life. Stephen Moss, a 69-year-old lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, was horrified when his daughter Shannon returned...
Tags: Wars and Interventions, United Way , U.S. Military, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Finance
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VA tackles problem of incomplete claims from local veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has promised to erase the backlog of compensation and pension claims of thousands of veterans in South Florida and nationwide in two years by shifting resources and going digital. But it is also attempting a lesser-...
Tags: St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida), Pension and Welfare, U.S. Congress, Politics, Interior Policy
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A rose garden to remember dad
South Bend TribuneA rose garden for dad. Christine Sopczyn-ski, of South Bend, has been elated about her rose garden on Westmoor Street, near Kennedy School. Chris said the garden was started by her father, Ben, in the mid-1940s. Her father was an accomplished rosarian and...Tags: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , Lincoln Center, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Behavioral Conditions
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Robert W. Blair, 88
Robert William Blair, 88, of Hagerstown passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born March 29, 1925, in Clear Spring, Md., he was the son of the late Russell S. and Vinette (Grush) Blair. Robert...
Tags: American Legion, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Lifestyle and Leisure, Fort Detrick (military base), Hospitals and Clinics
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Homebuyers race to line up mortgage financing
Leisurely looking for a mortgage is a luxury South Florida homebuyers can't afford anymore. Sellers have seized control of the rejuvenated market. Strong competition for a limited supply of homes is forcing buyers to quickly arrange financing or face the...Tags: Real Estate Agents, Finance, Federal Housing Administration, Economy, Business and Finance, Realty
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Vacation Bible school planned at area church
A community vacation Bible school will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, at 17630 Virginia Ave., beginning Sunday, July 14, from 3 to 5 p.m., and continuing Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is “...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), YMCA, Wars and Interventions, Dwayne Johnson, Arts
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Howard County health briefs
Look good, feel better This free program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them combat appearance-related side effects of treatment. Participants receive cosmetics donated by major manufacturers as well as instruction and suggestions...Tags: Howard County General Hospital, Prostate Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer
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For Ravens, so much depends on Reid's development
The education of right tackle-in-waiting Jah Reid has turned into a frenetic crash course just four months after he was drafted by the Ravens.
Reid, the team's third-round pick this year, is a willing student with all the requisite skills for the job....Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh, Philadelphia Eagles
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Birk out three to four weeks, but he's still in line to be Ravens' center
Starting center Matt Birk is out three to four weeks after having minor knee surgery, and Casey Rabach won't be joining the Ravens after failing his physical.
But don't expect the Ravens to go after Olin Kreutz or Shaun O'Hara.
"Matt will be our...Tags: Strikes, Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh, Jimmy Smith (football), Todd Heap
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Ravens give young teammates a taste of NFL life
![Formal introductions were in order Tuesday when 27 Ravens — new and old — convened at overcast <a href="/bal-johnnyunitas,0,7159278.special">Johnny Unitas</a> Stadium for the purpose of getting a handful of rookies up to NFL speed.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-05/61854810-24161556.jpg "Formal introductions were in order Tuesday when 27 Ravens — new and old — convened at overcast <a href="/bal-johnnyunitas,0,7159278.special\">Johnny Unitas</a> Stadium for the purpose of getting a handful of rookies up to NFL speed.")
Formal introductions were in order Tuesday when 27 Ravens — new and old — convened at overcast Johnny Unitas Stadium for the purpose of getting a handful of rookies up to NFL speed.
Torrey Smith, the team's second-round draft choice from...Tags: Strikes, Jimmy Smith (football), Career and Workplace, Tyrod Taylor, Human Interest
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Ravens notebook: Center Casey Rabach returns to team
The Ravens signed center Casey Rabach to a two-year contract Tuesday, gaining insurance in case Matt Birk's balky left knee leaves them short at the position. According to an ESPN report, Birk, 35, needs arthroscopic surgery on the knee. Birk played...Tags: Terrell Suggs, Baltimore Ravens, Jimmy Smith (football), John Harbaugh, Cam Cameron
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