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“Medicinal” fetus flesh smuggled from China
There are moments you come into contact with something that you can’t begin to fathom as reality– this is one of those stories. South Korean authorities have released information that over the last year they have confiscated 17,500 powdered capsules of fetus and baby flesh. Capsules are said to be used as some type of … Continue reading
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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that they have added a new feature to their crisis prevention program: Text messaging. “A lot of people prefer to text than to phone,” said Victoria Bridges, program management officer of the Veterans Crisis Line and National Call Center for Homeless Veterans. “We need to make a way … Continue reading
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Gov. Chris Christie stood before Iowans today to endorse Mitt Romney for President, stating he’s “the most qualified person to be president” and “the only Republican who can win.” This makes sense given the poll numbers showing a growing margin in support of Newt Gingrich. An endorsement by a popular … Continue reading
Last week the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the National VA Council (NVAC) testified before the Senate Committee of Veterans Affairs. This hearing outlined the VA’s failure to adequately take care of returning servicemembers. It also details the challenges veterans face when accessing mental health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs … Continue reading
Ashley Everhart December 6, 2011 A bipartisan approved proposal by by Senators’ Mark Kirk and Robert Menendez is coming under attack by Obama administration lobbyists. Senators Mark Kirk and Robert Menendez are encouraging the 100-0 amendment to be terminated or less stringent. The proposal cautions and potentially penalizes foreign financial institutions that do business … Continue reading
By Ashley Everhart Published December 02, 2011 | ADVOCATEwire Capt. Samson Luke of the Army National Guard, a Bronze Star recipient for his heroic actions in the line of duty, died in his sleep January 10, 2010, from a heart attack. Luke, an Artillery Commander, had been training with his reservist unit that … Continue reading
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- “Medicinal” fetus flesh smuggled from ChinaThere are moments you come into contact with something that you can’t begin to fathom as reality– this is one of those stories. South Korean authorities have released information that over the last year they have confiscated 17,500 powdered capsules of fetus and baby flesh. Capsules are said to be used as some type of … Continue reading »Ashley Everhart
- Kabul Attacks: Taliban bombings in retaliation to Obama’s Afghan appearanceJust two hours after President Obama cleared Afghanistan air space, at least two car bombs detonated causing six reported deaths and over two dozen injuries as of 1:00am EST, in the Green Village district of Afghanistan’s capital. Green Village is a fortified civilian compound designed to provide life support and high quality western style living to … Contin […]Ashley Everhart
- Fire at Will: GOP debate takes no prisonersIf you chose to do something else at nine o’clock on a Saturday night, here are the highlights. Lets start with some of my favorite video zings. 1) The “Ted Kennedy“ 2) The “Bet“ 3) The “Truth“ The GOP field for president has shed a few pounds. Gone are the days of clamoring for your … Continue reading »Ashley Everhart
- Afghanistan Combat Journalist: The slick of blood“War is strange. It can change your life, for good or bad or both, with the speed and ferocity of little else.” – John Wendle John Wendle, a freelance combat reporter imbedded in Kabul, Afghanistan, tells his blood wrought story of the day a bomber detonated himself, just meters away. It’s a story of … Continue reading »Ashley Everhart
