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John Edwards Introduces Plan for Vets With PTSD

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Mon Nov 12, 2007 at 07:20:00 AM EST
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John Edwards is announcing a plan to help veterans with PTSD today in New Hampshire.

Under Edwards' plan, veterans could seek counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder outside the Veterans Health Administration system; the number of counselors would increase; and family members would be employed to identify cases of PTSD.

PTSD among vets has increased 70% in the last fiscal year. There is currently a backlog of 600,000 claims.

Edwards said that despite his opposition to how the war has been waged, the enlisted men and women deserve the nation's support when they complete their service. "Warriors should never be ashamed to deal with the personal consequences of war."

The five point plan will cost $400 million, which Edwards proposes to fund "through closing tax loopholes and more efficient tax collection."

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    John Edwards Introduces Plan for Vets With PTSD | 4 comments (4 topical)

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    I wonder how he would ever know???? (1.00 / 0) (#1)
    by jimakaPPJ on Mon Nov 12, 2007 at 09:53:41 PM EST
    "Warriors should never be ashamed to deal with the personal consequences of war."

    And why doesn't he just say, increase funding for medical services??

    Because that would be seen (none / 0) (#2)
    by Dark Avenger on Mon Nov 12, 2007 at 10:07:07 PM EST
    as Bush-bashing, and he doesn't suffer from BSD.

    Huh?? (1.00 / 0) (#3)
    by jimakaPPJ on Tue Nov 13, 2007 at 06:28:48 AM EST
    Oh well, makes as much sense as most of your comments.

    tehe

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    It was sarcasm, PPJ (none / 0) (#4)
    by Dark Avenger on Tue Nov 13, 2007 at 08:35:37 AM EST
    and as usual it whizzed right by you.

    Tee-hee-hee.

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