Assistance Dogs Help Veterans

Assistance dogs help veterans – The war in Afghanistan turned the athletic, outgoing Christopher Maddeford into a broken veteran. The Army sergeant came back to Chelsea in 2003 sore and dep…

Federal gov't introduces consumer-friendly Throne Speech

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He says passing the promised legislation will provide relief to taxpayers. “A balanced budget is really key to a bunch of future tax cuts the Conservatives have … The government will get tougher on drug policy and “close loopholes that allow for the …
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Municipal Court: Lanzinger

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Mr. Phillips works with juveniles who have drug and alcohol problems, diverting some young offenders from jail to treatment programs. He also favors more judicial and treatment options for veterans, and possibly a veterans court. He says a night court …
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Federal gov't will introduce balanced budget legislation

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New tough-on-crime legislation will ensure that the worst criminals serve sentences for life and will end the practice of automatic early release for serious, repeat offenders. – The government will get tougher on drug policy and “close loopholes that …
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Op-ed: Why Ending Volunteer Service Is the Next Fight for Military Equality

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All of these policies and practices contributed to the current crises facing the Pentagon, service members, and their families: suicides, domestic violence, divorce, PTSD, drug (prescription and illegal) abuse, alcohol abuse, veteran homelessness …
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