The most popular programs for the Veterans Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=928 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:18:31 GMT President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke during a Memorial Day observance program at Arlington National Cemetery. In his remarks he praised the sacrifice of military personnel who had given their lives in several wars and recognized the sacrifice of the families gathered to remember more recent victims of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas. He announced a new executive order on mental health services for veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Veterans of combat operations in Afghanistan testified about their experiences and offered advice from the perspective of soldiers and junior officers in the field. Most said that U.S. forces had done an insufficient job of reaching out to local villagers and presenting a viable alternative to cooperation with anti-Western fundamentalists. They were divided, however, on the usefulness of the Obama administrations plans to increase U.S. military presence in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285462-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing to examine and identify mental health challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, including increasing numbers of cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide, substance abuse, and homelessness. Witnesses included the parents of Specialist Tim Bowman (U.S. Army, Illinois National Guard, Bravo Troop, 106th Calvary), who committed suicide, authors with personal connections to the problem, and representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due to the length of testimony some other witness were deferred to a later hearing. Penny Coleman is the author of [Flashback: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, And the Lessons of War], published by Beacon Press, Ilona Meagher is the author of [Moving a Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops], published by Ig Publishing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202918-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke to survivors of fallen military members. Speaking extemporaneously, the vice president recounted the difficulty of dealing with the death of his wife and daughter in a car accident in the early seventies. He said it was the first time he could understand how someone would consciously decide to commit suicide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306246-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden presided at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Following the ceremony, dignitaries and officials spoke in the Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater about the mission of the Legion of Valor and the operation of the Department of Veterans affairs. Vice President Biden then spoke about the sacrifices made by several generations of veterans, and called on the nation to vigoriously support veterans causes as a "sacred obligation." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296531-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and delivered a Memorial Day address in Memorial Amphitheater. Additional speakers included Admiral Mike Mullen and William J. Lynn. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293807-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ceremonies marking the 144th observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery included a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony as President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. This was followed by a remembrance program, hosted by the Department of Defense, in the Memorial Amphitheater. The ceremony included colors and music as well as remarks by President Obama. After the ceremony scenes included the Korean War Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306232-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and other dignitaries gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for the annual ceremony honoring the nation's veterans. The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns before proceeding to the nearby amphitheater where he, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans at a ceremony which included music and the parade of colors. In his remarks. the president talked about the nation's obligation to help returning veterans transition back into civilian life. He also noted that this Veterans Day was the first in a decade in which no American troops were "fighting and dying in Iraq." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309364-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama paid tribute to American veterans by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, after which he and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans in the amphitheater. In his remarks he urged businesses to hire veterans and called on lawmakers to enact legislation to provide more jobs for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302633-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brian Stann talked about the difficulties of returning veterans, including difficulties finding employment. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292932-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292932-6 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Karl Marlantes talked about his autobiographical narrative, [What It Is Like To Go To War]. In the book he related many of his own combat experiences, including one intense battle in Vietnam that ultimately won him the Navy Cross, the highest citation awarded by the Department of the Navy. In this interview spoke of the profound impact of being a front line soldier on his life and shared his own anguish in dealing with post traumatic stress disorder. He feels the military did a poor job of reintegrating Vietnam veterans to life back in the U.S. Karl Marlantes graduated from Yale University and was a 1967 Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. From his one year of combat experience in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation medals for valor, and two Purple Hearts. He also wrote [Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War], published in 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301545-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to troops and veterans at Fort Stewart in Georgia. He talked about his new executive order intended to help U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families avoid being victims of education fraud. The order requires more transparency about the debt military personnel take on, as well as cutting down on aggressive marketing that targets people using military education benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305701-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Brigadier General Gary Cheek talked about the Army's wounded warrior program and how the program works to help vets adjust to their injuries after returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program is part of the Army's commitment to provide services to vets once they separate from the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290897-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290897-3 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama paid tribute to America's veterans by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, after which he and others addressed military personnel, dignitaries, and veterans in the amphitheater. President Obama in his remarks praised present and past servicemen and women. Of the current generation, he said, "They chose to serve the cause that is greater than self, many even after they knew they'd be sent into harm's way. And for the better part of a decade they have endured tour after tour in distant and difficult places." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289958-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Washington Navy Yard about the state of the economy and initiatives to assist veterans moving into the civilian workforce. He noted better-than-expected employment statistics, but said economic recovery would "take some time." He also cited divisive U.S. debt talks, the Japan earthquake and tsunami, revolts in Arab countries and the European debt crisis as factors contributing to slack growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300915-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and gave a Memorial Day address in Memorial Amphitheater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299772-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Golden announced a new membership initiative between the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the firearms industry. His announcement was followed by remarks from Sergeant Greg Stube, who had been wounded in Afghanistan, who spoke about his experienced while deployed in Afghanistan, his recovery from combat wounds, and the therapeutic exercise hunting had offered him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201088-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201088-4 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Murphy, who helps returning veterans find jobs, talked about a recent report that shows the jobless rate for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is over eleven percent. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284755-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284755-6 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Howard Wasdin talked about his book, [SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper]. He used slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the Fall for the Book Festival was held at Sherwood Center in Fairfax, Virginia. It was sponsored by the Friends of the Naval Order of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308463-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Actor Gary Sinise spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. He announced the creation of his own foundation aimed at helping soldiers, veterans, first responders, and their families. He also talked about his award winning documentary [Lieutenant Dan Band: For the Common Good], which chronicles the travels of his musical band travelling around the world performing for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300286-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the "9/11 generation" for "an unrelenting decade of operations." He talked about his plan to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find employment, pledging to honor his responsibility to veterans by spending more on assistance, working more efficiently to process disability claims, and addressing higher numbers of brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301293-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about tax credits included in his jobs bill, and new executive actions intended to help get veterans back to work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302528-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302528-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Philipps talked about his book [Lethal Warriors: When the New Band of Brothers Came Home], about the 506th Infantry Regiment, which experienced some of the fiercest fighting in Iraq, and the psychological damage members of the regiment sustained after completing multiple tours there. Mr. Philipps spoke at a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298069-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT One of the middle school section third prize-winning videos, [Coming Home: The Final Battle], was produced by Max Benning, an 8th-grade student at Cheyenne Traditional School in Scottsdale, Arizona. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on one of the country's strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Cox Communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-3 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified about his decision to expand Agent Orange disability benefits to veterans. He emphasized the research linking Vietnam veterans' exposure to Agent Orange and heart disease and the importance of presumptive disability benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295617-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke held a town hall meeting with military families at Fort Bliss, Texas. Topics included the state of the U.S. economy, fiscal sustainability, the European debt crisis, and financial literacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302618-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fred Downs talked about medical services provided by the U.S. government to veterans and systematic changes brought out by the increasing number of Iraq War veterans being served. Mr. Downs manages the 1.3 billion dollar federal program that provides prosthetics and other aids to American veterans. The disabilities can include amputation, traumatic brain injury, blindness, spinal cord injury and others. The Veteran Administration's program is the largest of its kind in the world. Mr. Downs is a Vietnam Veteran who lost his left arm in combat. He is the author of books including [The Killing Zone: My Life in the Vietnam War; Aftermath: A Soldier's Return from Vietnam]; and [No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205200-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205200-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Wood talked about the ten-part series he authored for Huffington Post, "Beyond the Battlefield: The War Goes on for the Severely Wounded," for which he won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. He described spending over nine months interacting with severely wounded veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and recounted interviews with soldiers' families, military surgeons, combat medics, therapists, nurses and others at treatment facilities across the country. His goal was to share the struggles of everyday life for the severely wounded. The prize-winning series was released as a Huffington Post e-book and is available online. In this interview Mr. Wood also discussed his early years covering wars, including his receiving the Gerald R. Ford Journalism award for distinguished reporting on national defense. David Wood has worked at Politics Daily, and has written for the [Baltimore Sun], [Time] Magazine, the Newhouse News Agency, and the [Los Angeles Times]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306892-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about veterans community re-integration upon returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Some told personal and other soldiers' stories about returning. Topics included difficulties that soldiers' families face when veterans return with traumatic brain injuries and the differences between military and civilian life. They also answered questions from the audience. This program was part of the U.S. Naval Institute and the Military Officers Association's fifth annual defense forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301754-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301754-2 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Phillip Longman talked about issues surrounding the military and health care for veterans. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293802-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293802-6 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. The president and other officials then made remarks at the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Commemoration in the Memorial Amphitheater. The ceremony also included traditional martial music and military honors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205638-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery. According to an Army report, as many as 6,600 graves were misidentified, improperly marked, or indicated personnel were buried in the wrong graves due to bad record keeping. John Metzler in his testimony said he took "full responsibility" for the problems but rebutted some of the findings in the Army report. Thurman Higginbotham left the hearing early after asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in response to several questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294821-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rolling Thunder held its annual Memorial Day rally honoring U.S. veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action on a stage at the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299770-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT General Eric Shinseki testified about his nomination as secretary of Veterans Affairs. Among the topics he addressed were the quality of medical care for veterans, long waits to process claims, the administration of new GI and other veterans benefits programs. He also pledged to modernize the agency and improve the nation's institutional commitment to veterans. Former Senator Dole and Senator Inouye introduced the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283337-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Eric Shinseki delivered the keynote address at the 2010 Department of Defense/Veterans Administration Suicide Prevention Conference. He and other officials spoke about rising suicide rates among young veterans and efforts by the VA and military to better prevent suicide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291177-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden announced a new "Joining Forces" initiative to employ more veterans and military spouses.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT At an annual rally at the Lincoln Memorial, Rolling Thunder members and others spoke about missing and fallen comrades, current military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and vowed to continue their efforts on POW/MIA issues. Rolling Thunder was founded by veterans of the Vietnam War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186950-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki]. Veterans for Common Sense, and co-plaintiff Veterans United for Truth, asked the Court to order the Department of Veterans Affairs to reform the way it deals with disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. In a suit filed in July 2007 a lower court ruled that the judicial branch does not have the authority to order the VA to provide timely medical care. [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki], Case # 08-16728, was heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals at 9:30 a.m. PT on August 12, 2009, in San Francisco. The suit was first filed against Secretary Nicholson, the successively against Secretaries Peake and Shinseki. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Luis Carlos Montalván talked about his book, [Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him]. Mr. Montalván served in the U.S. Army for 17 years until he was disabled. He was accompanied by his service dog, Tuesday. He talked about the problems of wounded warriors and how his dog helped him. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation was in the James Michener Non-Fiction Pavilion on the grounds of City Hall at the 3rd annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306091-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306091-5 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Purdue University history professor Caroline Janney examined how slavery and emancipation played into the process of post-war reconciliation. She also discussed the experiences and memories of Northern and Southern veterans in the war's aftermath. Janney spoke at the 2012 Civil War Institute Conference at Gettysburg College. She also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306716-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306716-8 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the employment of veterans by government contractors. Among the issues they covered were the lack of accurate accounting of the number of veterans employed by government contractors, employer incentives for hiring more veterans, and difficulties in translating military jobs skills to civilian jobs. Ted Daywalt in his testimony criticized the Department of Labor for not doing more to help veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306407-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Max Benning talked about his video, [Coming Home: The Final Battle], one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos. He is an eighth grader at Cheyenne Traditional School in Scottsdale, AZ. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Cox Communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292838-3 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Wright talked about the experiences of U.S. veterans going back to the Revolutionary War. Mr. Wright responded to questions submitted by members of the audience at the Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306140-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Robert Dole talked about the changes being made to improve care for wounded veterans. The former senator, who was gravely wounded in World War II, is co-chair of President Bush's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors. The bipartisan commission released a report in August 2007 calling for rules to simplify the confusing standards for determining disability and compensation, eliminate overlapping activities between the Defense Department and the Veterans Administration, reduce inequities, and provide the tools for injured veterans to return to productive civilian lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205590-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President and First Lady Michelle Obama talked about the need for companies to hire military veterans. Mrs. Obama announced that the American Logistics Association has committed to hiring 25,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302179-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Iraq War veteran Daniel Hanson appeared at a hearing on war veterans' mental health care. He said in his testimony that he spent his disability check on "booze and strip clubs," and that he might have received help earlier for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if his disability pay had been contingent on his getting treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300037-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a conference for disabled veterans. He announced the next phase in the military's withdrawal from Iraq. All U.S. combat troops are scheduled to leave Iraq by the end of August 2010, with about 50,000 other troops staying behind. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294860-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294860-2 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Holly Petraeus talked about the financial issues facing U.S. military service members as they return from Iraq, and new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau efforts to help them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303323-1 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT