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April 18, 2006:
HEADS ROLL AT VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
MUSHROOMING DEPLETED URANIUM (DU) SCANDAL BLAMED
by Bob Nichols
Preventive Psychiatry E-Newsletter changed Monday that the reason Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi stepped down earlier, was the growing scandal surrounding the use of uranium munitions in the Iraq War.
Writing in Preventive Psychiatry E-Newsletter No. 169, Arthur N. Berklau, executive Director of Veterans for Constitutional Law in New York, stated, "The real reason for Mr. Principi's departure was really never given, however a special report published by eminent scientist Lauren Moret naming depleted uranium as the definitive cause of the "Gulf War Syndrome" has fed a growing scandal about the continued use of uranium munitions by the U.S. Military."
Berklau continued, "This malady (from uranium munitions), that thousands of our military have suffered and died from, has finally been identified as the cause of this sickness, eliminating the guessing. The terrible truth is now being revealed." He added, "Out of the 580,400 solders who served in GW1 (the first Gulf War), of them 11,000 are now dead! By the year 2000, there were 325,000 on Permanent Medical Disability. This astounding number of "Disabled Vets" means that a decade later, 56% of those soldiers who served have some form of permanent medical problems!" The disability rate for the wars of the last century was 5 percent; it was higher, 10 percent, in Viet Nam.
"The VA Secretary (Principi) was aware of this fact as far back as 2000," wrote Berklau. "He, and the Bush administration have been hiding these facts, but now, thanks to Moret's report, (it) … is far too big to hide or to cover up!" "Terry Jamison, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, at the VA Central Office, recently reported that "Gulf Era Veterans" now on medical disability, since 1991, number 518,739 Veterans," said Berklau.
"The long-term effects have revealed that DU (uranium oxide) is a virtual death sentence," stated Berklau." Marlon Fulk, a nuclear physical chemist, who retired from the Lawrence Livermore Nuclear Weapons Lab, and was involved with the Manhattan Project, interprets the new and rapid malignancies in the soldiers (from the 2003 Iraq War) as "spectacular… and a matter of concern!" When asked if the main purpose of using DU was for "destroying things and killing people", "Fulk was more specific; "I would say it is the perfect weapon for killing lots of people!" Principi could not be reached for comment prior to deadline.
References:
1. Depleted uranium: "Dirty bombs, dirty missiles, dirty bullets; A death sentence here and abroad" by Lauren Moret http;/www.gfbayview.com/081804/Depleteduranium081804.shitml.
2. Veterans for Constitutional Law, 112 Jefferson Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777. Arthur N. Bernie, Executive Director, (516) 474-4261, fax (516) 474-1968.
3. Preventive Psychiatry E-Newsletter. Email Garyu Kohls, gkohls@pinternt,com, with "Subscribe" in the subject line.
Email Bob Nichols of bobnichols@coxnet.
April 15, 2006:
Compassion Corps
Tommie Zito ministries outreach group Compassion Corps ministered in 3 locations in Miami and Miami Beach on April 15, 2006, bringing food and beverage, provided by American Veteran Food Assistance Program, to more than 200 people, most of them homeless. Below are some pictures.
March 6, 2006:
LEADING THE WAY IN 2006
Miami, FL - Metro Dade and Miami Beach once again awoke to chilly weather by our standards. The AVN-Food Assistance Program passed out over 318 blankets to the homeless who had to endure Miami's dip in temperature this past month. The blankets are usually donated to the organization from the private sector and federal government.
The 2005 demographic figures for the AVN-Food Assistance Program were finalized January 27, 2006. Mr. Smith, Executive Director said the figures are about the same except a high increase of elderly and children. The only major changes seem to be in the ethnic categories. Last year the agency fed over 7000 needy families and displaced individuals.
In September 2005 the AVN-Food Assistance Program's company van was stolen. This vehicle was used for home deliveries and food pick ups. The agency received a courtesy call from the Miami Beach Police Department late January 2006 stating the van has still not been recovered.
"Calling All Angels". A documentary that was produced by the Daily Bread Food Bank, which featured the AVN-Food Assistance Program and others, has been released. The DVD expresses the positive results, and needs of the food distribution feeding process for Dade County. The documentary is 6 minutes long and copies can be obtained, upon request by calling Ms. Keytia Amoedo @ 305-633-9861 Ext 214 or the AVN-Food Assistance Program @ 305-867-6060.
The Dade Community Foundation provided an in-kind donation of two updated Dell computers to the AVN Food Assistance Program to assist the organization in keeping larger and more effective records of the food distribution process.
The AVN-Food Assistance Program has been visited several times by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Homeless Outreach Program. The AVN-FAP, always donates to the VA-Homeless program. The VA appreciated the opportunity to observe a leading state of the art agency and expert handling of the needy. The VA stated the food, knowledge and community resources that the AVN-FAP share with those in need and others is profound. It has lead the VA to a better understanding to become more effective in ascertaining the needy veterans within their structure.
Miami Beach, FL- In conjunction with the Tommie Zito Ministries the AVN-Food Assistance Program provided bags of food for the displaced on Miami Beach. There were 26 outreach workers and individuals who participated in this event. It was comprised of students and church members who carried out the mission. The results were very positive. They reached 144 displaced individuals; distributed food to two encampments located at 72nd and 81st Street Miami Beach, and the "Wall" located on 10th Street and Ocean Drive.
The AVN-Food Assistance Program has enlisted a new caliber of volunteers to the organization. The agency deals with thousands of pounds of food and hundreds of clients each month. The best example said Mr. Smith, Executive Director of the agency, would be Ms. Carmen Munnings. She also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and other large faith based organizations. She is well seasoned and experienced in food distribution and the in-take of clients.
On February 20, 2006 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Title 1 District Advisory Council awarded the American Veteran Newspaper, Inc. Food Assistance Program. The award was presented to the agency for Community Awareness. The award was presented to the agency's Director of Operations, Mary Rose. Ms. Della R. Wilson, District Supervisor for Miami-Dade County Public Schools was made aware of the services the agency provides for the Biscayne Elementary School, Miami Beach, FL.
A grant award has been given to the American Veteran Newspaper's Food Assistance Program by the Dade Community Foundation. The primary purpose of the funding is to build additional storage space to house additional foods so the organization can take on new referral agencies. Established in 1967, Dade Community Foundation is Greater Miami's permanent philanthropic endowment for enhancing the quality of life of all Miami-Dade County residents. The Foundation provides nonprofit organizations funding support and technical assistance for programs which benefit the community.
December 15, 2005:
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December 06, 2005:
View our latest letter of appreciation, this one coming from the Tommie Zito Ministries / Zoe Bible
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