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The Pentagon's Latest War… against Mental Illness
American soldiers have been dying at the rate of 22 every day — from suicide. What's the Pentagon doing to cope with mental illness, after combat and before enlistment?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenLast month, for the first time since 2003, US casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan dropped to zero. But American soldiers have been dying at the rate of 22 every day — from suicide. What's the Pentagon doing to cope with mental illness, after combat and before enlistment? Also, pro-Russian protests in Eastern Ukraine flare up, and with women making 77 cents for every dollar a man earns, the President is calling attention to Equal Pay Day. Is the Obama White House putting the principles of gender equality into practice?
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3 storiesPro-Russian Protests in Eastern Ukraine Flare Up
Secretary of State John Kerry today told a Senate Committee that the seizure of government buildings in three East Ukrainian cities has been fomented by Moscow. "And equally as clear, must be the reality that the United States and our allies will not hesitate to use 21st century tools to hold Russia accountable for 19th century behavior."
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Last month, for the first time in almost 12 years, no American soldier came home in a body bag from Iraq or Afghanistan. But, even as the wars wind down, military personnel have been killing themselves at the rate of 22 every day. Almost 90% of the Iraq and Afghan war veterans feel proud of their actions.
Read the story34 minThe Movement for Pay Transparency
President Obama signed two executive orders today on equal pay for women employed by federal contractors. He appeared with Lilly Ledbetter, whose name is on the Equal Pay Act, the first bill he signed after taking office. He was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters.
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