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Soldier's Body To Return To Mass.

Soldier's Body To Return To Mass.

The body of Army paratrooper Ben Sherman will return to Massachusetts Wednesday.

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“…series of tributes to the fallen soldier. He died last month and Afghanistan. . -- Stanley says he dove into a river trying to save our comrades who was struggling in the rough waters. Today is …”

The Will to Resist: Dahr Jamail on U.S. Soldiers and Iraq #46-09 November 18, 2009

The Will to Resist: Dahr Jamail on U.S. Soldiers and Iraq #46-09 November 18, 2009

War Reporter Dahr Jamail talks about his new book and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Please DONATE at radioproject.org

Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009|More from National Radio Project/Making Contact Podcast - 64k version
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“…there's been two million people so far served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. . And they're coming back destroyed and then they're being redeployed. Oh so far over 43000. Troops have been redeployed. Already diagnosed with medical issues that should have made him unemployable they did make him unemployable but they're being deployed anyway. We're having troops redeployed and -- are diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. A minimum of 12% of the combat troops in Iraq and 17% of the combat troops in Afghanistan. . Are on sleeping pills or antidepressants because of severe PT ST in these are troops that are actually in combat and that's according to Reynolds. So dar as you've been speaking with the US soldiers. What do you think are varied reasons. The US is there are. Well visit the strategies of of why is the US in Iraq and Afghanistan I mean it's really an all of the above approach is it's about. Oil in Iraq it's about control that oil before Russia or China or India or the EU can get in there and determine what is the price of that oil going to be now the US -- to do that. And Afghanistan it is about pipelines you know we have our colleague Pepe Escobar with the real. News two calls that whole region in the world pipeline to stand. And that's really extremely accurate it's about you know in Afghanistan you look at exactly where the proposed pipeline route is. In the Q where the four main US base is are in …”

“…its hands on a death grip in Iraq and the other on Afghanistan because if either of those -- It's basically in game for the US empire -- these two wars ever end. How we measure victory. For journalist and author DRG male who's reported from Iraq in the Middle East extensively since 2003. Both wars have already been lost. And it's only getting worse there's been two million people so far served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. . And they're coming back destroyed and then they're being redeployed. On this edition in interview would start Gmail about the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. . And the growing refusal to serve among members of the US military. Tom Landry stills -- your hosts this week on making …”

Fallen soldier Spc. Sherman returns home

Fallen soldier Spc. Sherman returns home

(NECN: Alysha Palumbo, Plymouth, Mass.) - A fallen Massachusetts soldier killed in Afghanistan is being remembered as a hero. Army Specialist Benjamin Sherman was killed in Afghanistan after he went into a river to save a fellow solider, accord...

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“…A fallen Massachusetts soldier had killed in Afghanistan has returned home in this morning the body of Benjamin Sherman was escorted from -- an air force base in Bedford to …”

Sci-Tech: Improving quality of life for injured soldiers

Sci-Tech: Improving quality of life for injured soldiers

(NECN) - In Sci-Tech Today, a closer look at the impact of roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan . There's new research underway aimed at improving quality of life for U.S. troops who've lost an arm or leg on the battlefield. Alex Fi...

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“…today closer look at the impact of roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan there's new research under way. Aimed at improving quality of life for US troops have lost an arm or leg on the …”

Candidate profile: Jack E. Robinson

Candidate profile: Jack E. Robinson

(NECN: Alison King) - For lawyer and businessman Jack E. Robinson, a recent stroll through downtown Brockton, Massachusetts was a chance to reconnect with business owners he hadn't seen since his 2006 bid for congress when Brockton was the si...

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“…Asia. He likes to tell the story of his brief visit to Afghanistan. . Where he was stopped at a border checkpoint by an armed guard. …”

“…On sending more troops now to Afghanistan Robinson says job one is to figure out what our mission is there. …”

Sherman, killed in

Sherman, killed in Afghanistan , returning home

(NECN: Alysha Palumbo, Bedford, Mass.) - A Massachusetts soldier killed in Afghanistan was to return home Wednesday. Paratrooper Benjamin Sherman was to receive a Patriot Guard escort from Hanscom Air Force Base to his hometown of...

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“…News that a Massachusetts soldier killed in Afghanistan will be returned home today the paratrooper Benjamin Sherman will get a special escort from -- air force base to his hometown …”

“…The 2006 Plymouth south high school grant died two weeks ago when Afghanistan after his Stanley says he went into a river to try to save a fellow soldier. …”

Holder: Don't fear trial of alleged 9/11 plotter

Holder: Don't fear trial of alleged 9/11 plotter

(NECN: Washington, D.C.) - Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Attorney General Eric Holder explained the U.S. Prosecution strategy against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of being the mastermind behind the Sept. 1...

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“…Including 3-D EA agents who lost their lives to the war in Afghanistan. . He's brave soldiers and agents carried home one that plane. Gave their lives to defend the country and its balance and we owe it to them to do everything we can't carry on the work. For which -- sacrifice. I know that we are at war. I know that we award at war with a vicious enemy we target our soldiers on the battlefield in Afghanistan. . And -- civilians on the streets here at home. I've personally witnessed that somber fact it faces of families who have. Lost …”

Panel Urges Licenses, In-State Tuition For Mass. Immigrants

Panel Urges Licenses, In-State Tuition For Mass. Immigrants

Gov. Deval Patrick is releasing today what is described as the most comprehensive plan for integrating immigrants into Massachusetts. The director of the state's Office for Refugees and Immigrants tells WBUR's Deborah Becker how the 131 recommendations would make economic and civic life more inclusive for the immigrant community.

Audio|Tue, 17 Nov 2009|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…yet for whom you vote. But he says the candidates' positions on Afghanistan won't buy -- themselves determine his vote. There are other issues that also coming to play. He does believe that the US forces should stay in Afghanistan. . And he believes that the president should listen to the request for more troops put forward by the commander of US forces in Afghanistan. . General Stan -- crystal. …”

“…Boston's NPR news station I'm Deborah Becker. Coming up the war in Afghanistan emerges as an issue in the race for the Massachusetts senate seat. Also who's behind the website Kennedy seat outcome it's become …”

Candidate Profile: State Senator Scott Brown

Candidate Profile: State Senator Scott Brown

(NECN: Greg Wayland, Wrentham, Mass.) - A ceremonial moment: The grand opening of an Attleboro Department of Motor Vehicles office. A chance for a rising political star to mingle -- especially now that State Senator Scott Brown is a Repub...

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“…hurt medical coverage that we receive is as individual citizens as for Afghanistan I think we're at the point now have to stay and finish the job he supports a national defense of marriage act …”

The After Party starts here

The After Party starts here

Jay Glazer talks with some of the best performers from week 10 in the NFL including, Reggie Bush, Jake Delhomme, London Fletcher and others.

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“…Hi everybody okay let her back from Afghanistan and welcome to the after party brought few bites Brett. Official wireless service sponsor of the NFL wants time as the new …”