And more trying to raise awareness in many ways on many levels. One thing that kept coming up with families was frustration that veterans programs and support groups vary so much from state to state and city to county so families i talked to would move to an area where they knew there were better facilities, better programs and what they would like to implement is a national va standard for military caregivers, and and people behind it. You very much. Thank you, senator. I was going to move to the next panel but my understanding, she found her way and we know how to filibuster and go on to more until she arrives. There was actually a question i wanted to ask you, senator dole. Have you found a difference in the needs for military caregivers versus civilian caregivers. That is something i looked into. Military veteran caregivers. A higher rate of negative Health Consequences as a result of caregiving services. They were experiencing these incredible difficulties in terms of anxiety and
Caregivers and advocates, especially my former colleague, senator Elizabeth Dole, who is an extraordinary advocate for our military caregivers. Our military families, heroes in plain clothing, are serving in americas cities and communities every single day. The effects of military Service Often do not end with a tour of duty. For many veterans and their families, the journey sometimes extends for a lifetime. For some with bows both visible and invisible scars, the transition home is not easy. Recovery, too, can take decades. Along the way, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, and other family members and friends, step in to serve. Today we will focus on those who care for americas veterans. In the United States, there are 5. 5 million military caregivers. These family members and loved ones provide care on a constant and routine basis to our veterans. They are often vital in assisting veterans to make the transition all the way home. Military caregivers improve recovery, rehabilitation,
Retain its 15 seats plus win 6 seats. According to conventional and Mclaughlin Group wisdom and polling, the gop will safely win three of these seats from the democrats. The states of montana, south dakota and west virginia. That means a plusthree pickup for the gop, with three more seats needed to win the senate. The 10 remaining races are cliffhangers, meaning it is anyones game. Seven are democratic, three are republican. Lets begin with alaska. Incumbent democrat mark beggage versus dan sullivan. Who will win in alaska . Pat buchanan . Obama is to heavy a load for beggidge to carry. Sullivan will take it going away. I think beggidge can pull it out. Hes a we willknown name in alaska. By alaska standarders sullivan is a carpetbagger. Im betting beggidge will lose. Sullivan has had a number of bad turns in his campaign sullivan has crept up on him. Mark . I think beggidge wins as well. I just dont see how it can be pulled out i mean, mi by his opponent in any other way. Just isnt the
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Investigate the deal. I have not seen this, and its kind of amazing. In looking at these conflicts, its always good to follow the money. Firestone and the warlord frontlinis made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. And by the corporation for public broadcasting. Major support for frontliis provided by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. More information is available at macfound. Org. Additional support is provided by the park foundation, dedicated to heightening Public Awareness of critical issues. The ford foundation, working with visionaries on the front lines of social change worldwide. At fordfoundation. Org. The wyncote foundation. And by the frontline journalism fund, with major support from jon and jo ann hagler. Narrator this is a story about business and war. Its a story about a small group of americans and the choices they made many years ago. A story abou