A new Pentagon document indicates that contingent plans for the use of nuclear weapons are being made, with the self-evidently impossible task of minimizing collateral damage. — by Peter Weiss Soon after President Barack Obama began his first term, he called for
Lawmakers should make targeted and smart Pentagon budget cuts. By Ryan Alexander The watchword in Washington has been “cut” for some time. But the House of Representatives headed in the opposite direction when it adopted its version of the National Defense Authorization bill. The
Fort Bliss, a base near El Paso, is a hotbed of solar power and other green energy initiatives. — By Jim Hightower Do you know about “net zero”? That’s the wonky phrase attached to an elegant idea: converting communities to total renewable
The Nevada Office of Veterans Services (NOVS) Veterans Outreach “ROVER” Program will visit Silver Springs, April 9, and Dayton, April 10, so veterans and family members will be able to meet with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) learn about benefits and services
— by William J. Astore If one quality characterizes our wars today, it’s their endurance. They never seem to end. Though war itself may not be an American inevitability, these days many factors combine to make constant war an American near certainty.
‘Stolen Valor’ Act makes it a crime to profit from lying about military service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are joining forces to uphold the honor of military service with the introduction of the Stolen Valor
“The Pentagon announced an end to the ban on women in combat, finally allowing our military to fully benefit from the talents of women who want to serve and defend our great nation. When we as a nation lift restrictions and allow people
— by Connect the Dots USA on Facebook Instead of attacking struggling seniors, veterans, children and the working poor by slowing the inflation growth rate of an average $1,200/month Social Security check, shifting more healthcare costs to 65 and 66-year-olds and their employers, or slashing
