Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender
By Alan Duke, CNN
February 2, 2010 5:42 p.m. EST
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Dr. Conrad Murray flew to Los Angeles last week in expectation of charges
He was Jackson's personal physician at the time of his death June 25
Murray admits giving Jackson prescription drugs, anesthetic to help him sleep
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday.
"Dr. Murray is more than ready to surrender and answer to any charges," attorney Ed Chernoff said.
Prosecutors have not announced any charges, however, and Murray has not been told how or where he should surrender, Chernoff added.
Murray traveled to Los Angeles from his home in Houston, Texas, last week in anticipation of possible charges, which he expects to be announced within 24 to 48 hours, Chernoff said.
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Michael Jackson doctor to surrender
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Fewer veteran suicides reported, attempted ignored
When I saw this headline, I was happy, but that soon ended when I read the article itself. 33 attempted suicides was pretty much ignored. These were not prevented suicides but the wording was "failed" attempts. Not much hope on that end but they are trying.
Fewer veteran suicides reported
VA notes nine deaths in one-year period
Kevin Graman
The number of suicides among veterans in the Spokane region dropped dramatically last year, according to newly released records.
In response to a Spokesman-Review request for information, the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center reported nine suicides from July 2008 to July 2009, including three veterans who had contact with the medical center.
Since that reporting period, there has been one other suicide of a veteran who had not sought treatment at Spokane VA, bringing to six the total number of suicides in calendar year 2009. In addition, there were 33 confirmed failed suicide attempts among Spokane-area veterans last year.
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http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/feb/02/fewer-veteran-suicides-reported/
Veterans Affairs would get one of largest increases in President Obama's budget
Veterans Affairs would get one of largest increases in Obama's proposed 2011 budget
By Ed O'Keefe
Monday, February 1, 2010; 1:02 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive $57 billion in additional spending, a 20 percent jump from 2009 and one of the largest increases for any federal agency.
The request includes $50.6 billion in advance appropriations for the VA's medical care program through 2012 to provide continuous medical care not threatened by potential budget delays.
The spending plan also accounts for the enrollment of more than 500,000 moderate income veterans by 2013 who were not previously eligible for some VA care.
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Veterans Affairs would get one of largest increases
By Ed O'Keefe
Monday, February 1, 2010; 1:02 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive $57 billion in additional spending, a 20 percent jump from 2009 and one of the largest increases for any federal agency.
The request includes $50.6 billion in advance appropriations for the VA's medical care program through 2012 to provide continuous medical care not threatened by potential budget delays.
The spending plan also accounts for the enrollment of more than 500,000 moderate income veterans by 2013 who were not previously eligible for some VA care.
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Veterans Affairs would get one of largest increases
Experimental drugs used on Vietnam veterans heads to court
Veteran seeks case against DoD
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February 02, 2010 1:51 AM
HOPE HODGE
A Jacksonville resident who is suing the Department of Defense for using experimental drugs on him during the Vietnam war is one step closer to having his case heard.
In late January, a lawsuit filed by six military veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the organization Swords to Plowshares against the Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, and U.S. Army overcame a number of motions to dismiss and won the right to continue with the legal process. The plaintiffs, all of whom were part of government experiments at the Edgewood Arsenal in Edgewood, Md., and other locations between 1950 and 1976, hope to win healthcare for physical damages sustained during that period and freedom from oaths of secrecy that they took about the project.
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http://www.jdnews.com/news/dod-72334-age-rochelle.html
Comments 21 Recommend 3
February 02, 2010 1:51 AM
HOPE HODGE
A Jacksonville resident who is suing the Department of Defense for using experimental drugs on him during the Vietnam war is one step closer to having his case heard.
In late January, a lawsuit filed by six military veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the organization Swords to Plowshares against the Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, and U.S. Army overcame a number of motions to dismiss and won the right to continue with the legal process. The plaintiffs, all of whom were part of government experiments at the Edgewood Arsenal in Edgewood, Md., and other locations between 1950 and 1976, hope to win healthcare for physical damages sustained during that period and freedom from oaths of secrecy that they took about the project.
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http://www.jdnews.com/news/dod-72334-age-rochelle.html
PTSD and POW Shoshana Johnson on Today Show
First black female POW sets the record straight
Shoshana Johnson addresses misconceptions about her captivity in Iraq
Video
POW recounts Iraq and ‘journey home’
Feb. 2: Shoshana Johnson was taken captive in a deadly ambush during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She shares her story with TODAY’s Matt Lauer.
Today show
By Mike Celizic
TODAYshow.com contributor
updated 10:30 a.m. ET, Tues., Feb. 2, 2010
The physical healing is done, but nearly seven years after becoming the U.S. armed forces’ first black female prisoner of war when she was captured by Iraqi insurgents, Shoshana Johnson is still dealing with the mental trauma of her ordeal.
In March 2003, just days after the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Johnson’s unit got separated from its convoy and was ambushed in the city of Nasiriyah. Eleven members of the unit were killed, and seven, including Johnson and Jessica Lynch, were captured.
Lynch, who was held separately, became a national hero when she was rescued after nine days of captivity. Johnson and four other captives were rescued after 22 days, also to be welcomed as heroes.
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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35196926/ns/today-today_people/
Shoshana Johnson addresses misconceptions about her captivity in Iraq
Video
POW recounts Iraq and ‘journey home’
Feb. 2: Shoshana Johnson was taken captive in a deadly ambush during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She shares her story with TODAY’s Matt Lauer.
Today show
By Mike Celizic
TODAYshow.com contributor
updated 10:30 a.m. ET, Tues., Feb. 2, 2010
The physical healing is done, but nearly seven years after becoming the U.S. armed forces’ first black female prisoner of war when she was captured by Iraqi insurgents, Shoshana Johnson is still dealing with the mental trauma of her ordeal.
In March 2003, just days after the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Johnson’s unit got separated from its convoy and was ambushed in the city of Nasiriyah. Eleven members of the unit were killed, and seven, including Johnson and Jessica Lynch, were captured.
Lynch, who was held separately, became a national hero when she was rescued after nine days of captivity. Johnson and four other captives were rescued after 22 days, also to be welcomed as heroes.
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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35196926/ns/today-today_people/
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