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Blind World War II vet from Yukon to take part in Memorial Day phone call to White House Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Emory Finefrock, 89, has begun work as a relay operator, helping deaf veterans make phone calls. He is set to relay a call Monday from a deaf veteran to President Barack Obama. Read More
Aging Oklahoma veterans can use your help Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 On Memorial Day we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our nation. First observed in the years following the Civil War as “Decoration Day,” soldiers placed flowers on the graves of their fallen comrades. Today, we spend this day of remembrance with patriotic parades, memorial... Read More
Many questions remain about open carry bill Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Can anyone seen openly and legally carrying a gun be stopped and asked to show their open-carry license? Who is or is not authorized to stop and question a person seen carrying a gun and ask to see the license? Does the open-carry bill make such provision? Many people will feel intimidated or made uncomfortable in... Read More
Oklahoma Capitol briefs, May 19 Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Oklahoma Capitol briefs, May 19 Read More
As veterans return home, Oklahoma colleges and universities seek to handle their needs Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 The University of Central Oklahoma opened an office last month to help student veterans navigate university life. As veterans begin to enroll in larger numbers, colleges and universities across Oklahoma are seeking ways to handle their specific needs. Read More
Study may prove PTSD is medical, not psychological, condition Published: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 A Chicago physician is recruiting veterans with PTSD for a study of a medical treatment that erases symptoms in 30 minutes. With $82,000 in funding from the state of Illinois, Dr. Eugene Lipov (www.ChicagoMedicalInnovations.org), author of Exit Strategy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, plans to treat 10... Read More
VA loans good deal for veterans Published: Tue, Jun 7, 2011 Last week's Memorial Day holiday served as a reminder of all who have served our country — and continue to do so even as we celebrate the start of summer. Our country has always recognized that we owe a special debt of gratitude toward our veterans. One of the best programs available to those who were honorably... Read More
Boston conference focuses on military suicides Published: Tue, Mar 15, 2011 Veterans this week are attending the third annual suicide prevention conference sponsored by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The conference, called "All the Way Home," is focusing on finding ways to prevent military suicides by removing the stigma of seeking mental health counseling... Read More
Return of millionth service member commemorated at D/FW Published: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 After flying from Iraq to Kuwait, Kuwait to Germany and Germany to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, all in one very long day, Army Lt. Matthew Hargrave could still smile. It had a lot to do with the noisy welcome he received Tuesday morning in Terminal D from a disparate group of Vietnam vets, grandmas in sweaters,... Read More
Obama: Iraq war is ending, Baghdad to chart future Published: Sat, Aug 28, 2010 VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama said the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq means "the war is ending" and Baghdad is in position "to chart its own course." Obama used his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday to highlight Tuesday's formal end to U.S. combat missions in Iraq and... Read More
Move ahead with a reverse mortgage Updated: Wed, Aug 25, 2010 DEAR BRUCE: I just checked on a reverse mortgage. I am 63 years old, own my home and have no immediate family. My home is worth about $137,000. I have an outstanding home-equity loan for $10,500. The bank appraised my home at $125,000, because I have the outstanding equity loan. The interest rate is currently 5.49... Read More
Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics Published: Sun, Jul 25, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics will be able to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it's legal, including Colorado. The directive from the Department of Veterans Affairs is coming out in the week ahead. It's intended to clarify current... Read More
Obama says country must help vets with PTSD Published: Sat, Jul 10, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — With the military fighting two wars, President Barack Obama said Saturday the country has a "solemn responsibility" to ensure that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder get the help they need. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is to announce new regulations Monday intended to make... Read More
Are you an armed services veteran that has been denied or approved disability payments from the veterans' administration? Updated: Wed, Jan 6, 2010 Are you an armed services veteran that has been denied or approved disability payments from the veterans' administration? Call the Watchdog line at 475-3322. Read More
Good News for Those Trying to Buy, Keep House Published: Tue, Nov 24, 2009 While mortgage foreclosures continue to rise along with the growing unemployment rate, there are a few small rays of hope for homeowners in trouble — and those looking to buy a home. Tax credit expansion. Last week, Congress approved the extension of the current $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. Instead of... Read More
Hope for Those Trying To Buy or Keep a House Updated: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 While mortgage foreclosures continue to rise along with the growing unemployment rate, there are a few small rays of hope for homeowners in trouble — and those looking to buy a home. Tax credit expansion: Last week, Congress approved the extension of the current $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.... Read More
Alliance works toward ending homelessness Updated: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 The streets are no place to live, and homeless shelters are no place to raise children, says Dan Straughan, executive director of Oklahoma City’s Homeless Alliance. The nonprofit organization seeks to “build the capacity of the community to better care for the homeless,” Straughan said. “We all have a... Read More
Veterans services and mental health Updated: Mon, May 11, 2009 It took depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and more than a decade of therapy for Cheryl Dubuc to be able to talk about being raped while serving her country. Read More
Linda Payne Published: Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Name: Linda Payne Age: 49 Current financial situation: Back to putting incidentals on plastic, after taking a home equity loan to redecorate. Largest amount of debt: $24,000 after the premature death of her husband. Road to recovery: a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, she for a time operated... Read More
Time running out for stimulus checks Published: Tue, Oct 7, 2008 More than 63,000 Oklahoma recipients of Social Security or veterans' benefits must file a federal income tax return by Oct. 15 to request an economic stimulus payment, the Internal Revenue Service said Monday. The deadline is for retirees and disabled veterans who normally don't file a tax return, but who might... Read More
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