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Trump unveils new veterans health initiatives

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The US Department of Veterans Affairs is taking new steps to use technology to improve access to health care for veterans across the country, including in rural areas.

President Donald Trump announced the...
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A study of more than 600 older veterans with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease showed that high doses of vitamin E delayed the decline in daily living skills, such as getting oneself dressed, by about six months over a two-year period. (Dec. 31)

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Vitamin E might slow the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, researchers are reporting. It's the first time any treatment has been shown to alter the...
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Veterans Affairs Department Fires Deputy Secretary James Byrne

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The VA secretary wrote he fired him "due to loss of confidence in Mr. Byrne's ability to carry out his duties," but gave no further details.
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On the eve of Veterans Day, US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that record keeping at the Veterans Affairs Department is 'absurd' and should be fixed immediately. (Nov. 10)

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On the eve of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that the Department of Veteran Affairs needs "far more accountability." She also said medical record keeping at the VA is...
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Obama on resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary amid widespread troubles in veterans' health care

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US Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned on Friday in a personal meeting with President Barack Obama, shortly after publicly apologising for deep problems plaguing the agency's health care system...
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said actions will be taken based on the findings of an independent investigation into allegations that up to 40 veterans may have died while awaiting treatment at the Phoenix VA center. (May 15)

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said he hopes to have preliminary results within three weeks on a nationwide audit of treatment delays and possible falsified patient scheduling reports at VA hospitals and other...
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Pence praises effort to give care to military vets

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Vice President Mike Pence is praising a new tool that is designed to better keep track of and support the military caregiver experience.
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Members of a US House veterans panel voted unanimously to subpoena three senior VA officials to testify before the committee next week after they failed to appear on Thursday. (May 21)

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Lawmakers on the House Veterans Affairs Committee have voted unanimously to subpoena three senior VA officials to appear before the committee by the end of next...
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Veterans across the U.S. voiced a wide range of opinions about the VA and its leadership following the resignation of embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on Friday. (May 30)

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Veterans across the U.S. hope the resignation of embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki marks the start of much needed reform and improvement of the sprawling health care...
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid widespread troubles in the VA health care system. President Barack Obama says he accepted the resignation with "considerable regret." (May 30)

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned amid widespread troubles in the VA health care sys
tem.
President Barack Obama says he accepted the resignation with...
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Trump Unveils New Veterans Health Initiatives

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking new steps to use technology to improve access to health care for veterans across the country, including in rural areas.

President Donald Trump announced the...
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US president-Elect Obama news conference

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1. Wide shot of US President-elect Barack Obama and Secretary of Veterans nominee Eric Shinseki walking into news conference

2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President-e
lect:
"As we seek...
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President Barack Obama defended Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Wednesday and said if there has been misconduct at the VA, it will be punished. Obama spoke after an Oval Office meeting with Shinseki and top aide Rob Nabors. (May 21)

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President Barack Obama said Wednesday if there's misconduct at the Department of Veterans Affairs, it will be punished.

Speaking after an Oval Office meeting with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and top aide...
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Facing calls to resign, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said Thursday he is "mad as hell" over allegations of treatment delays and preventable deaths at a Phoenix veterans hospital and vowed to hold employees accountable. (May 15)

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Facing calls to resign, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said Thursday he is "mad as hell" over allegations of treatment delays and preventable deaths at a Phoenix veterans hospital and vowed to hold employees...
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Veterans day observed at Arlington cemetery

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US officials gathered at Arlington National Cemetary near Washington on Sunday to observe Veterans day.
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Veterans day observed at Arlington cemetery

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US officials gathered at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on Sunday to observe Veterans Day.
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Veterans Affairs begin conversation on suicides

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The Veterans Administration will release in March a report on the increase in suicide in the military along with studies in mental health and addiction.
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Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki to be next Vet Affairs sec

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1. Wide of Senate hearing

2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator Carl Levin, Michigan Demo
crat:
"Could you give us some ideas as to the magnitude of the army's force requirement for an occupation of Iraq? Following a...
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US Gov Richardson collects US MIA remains from the Korean war

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1. Convoy of cars carrying US envoys approaches the compound of the Tongil (Reunification) Pavilion

2. US Envoys New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, on the right, and former US Veterans affairs secretary, Anthony...
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US Gov meets NK/SK nuclear envoys as NK to invite inspectors when funds rec'd

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Pyongyang, North Korea - 9 April 2007

1. Wide of Kim Il Sung p
laza
2. North Korea's top nuclear negotiator, Kim Kye Gwan greeting people; former US veterans affairs...
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White House dismisses claims by porn star's attorney

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White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is dismissing claims by the lawyer of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. Daniels claims she had sex with President Donald...
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WH Dismisses Claims by Porn Star's Attorney

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White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is dismissing claims by the lawyer of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. Daniels claims she had sex with President Donald...
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VA to begin a national conversation on suicides

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The Veterans Administration will release in March a report on the increase in suicide in the military along with studies in mental health and addiction.
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Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki says he's ousting the leadership of the Phoenix VA hospital after revelations about the delays in care for veterans. (May 30)

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Washington -- May 30, 2014

1. SOUNDBITE: Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Aff
airs:
"We now know that VA has a systemic, totally unacceptable lack of integrity within some of our veterans' health facilities. That...