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Obama Demands VA Investigation into PTSD Diagnoses
May 16, 2008
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is demanding an investigation into reports that a supervisor at a Texas Veterans' Affairs facility told staff members to refrain from diagnosing returning war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder in order to reduce costs.
Senate Votes to Roll Back Media Ownership Rule
May 16, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate Thursday night voted to nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that allows media companies to own a newspaper and a television station in the same market.
Benedictine Cuts Costs for Veterans
May 10, 2008
Illinois veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan will soon be able to get a break on their college education at Benedictine University's campuses, including Springfield College-Benedictine University.
Press Releases
Obama Demands VA Investigate Allegations of PTSD Misdiagnoses to Reduce Costs
May 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today sent the following letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake, calling on him to investigate reports that a psychologist at a Texas Veterans Affairs (VA) facility told staff members to refrain from diagnosing veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in order to reduce costs. According to today's Washington Post, the psychologist, Ms. Norma Perez, apparently emailed Teague Center staff members suggesting the alternative diagnosis to limit the number of tests required to diagnose PTSD. Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, thousands of service members have returned home suffering from combat-related psychological injuries like PTSD, which require much-needed treatment.
Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Senate's Vote to Reverse the FCC's Media Consolidation Rules
May 15, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Senate passed a measure introduced by Senator Byron Dorgan to reverse the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) ruling to expand media consolidation. Senator Obama is a co-sponsor of this legislation.
Durbin, Obama Push DOJ for Federal Resources to Combat Gang Violence in Chicago
May 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to a request from U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL), Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip today announced the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s intention to hold an anti-gang training program this summer in Chicago, Illinois as a component of the Project Safe Neighborhoods. Additionally, in today's meeting, Durbin pressed Filip for a greater commitment from DOJ and reiterated his request for Chicago to be included in the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative which would devote more federal resources to Chicago.
Speeches
Obama: Culture in Washington Must Change, Implement Tough Ethics Reform
August 2, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the Honest Government and Leadership Act. This legislation would provide increased transparency and accountability, reduce the influence of lobbyists and special interests, and bring about the concrete changes we need in Washington. In January, Obama joined with Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) to introduce Lobbying and Ethics Reform Act, which set a standard for strong ethics legislation this Congress.
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama on Chicago Violence
July 15, 2007
Chicago, IL - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today delivered the following remarks at the Vernon Park Church of God in Chicago:
Obama Initiative Would Revisit Radical Changes to Immigration System in Five Years
June 6, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama today delivered the following statement on the Senate floor on an amendment to the immigration reform bill he introduced with Senators Menendez and Feingold to sunset the points system to obtain citizenship after 5 years:
Press Kit
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