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Troubled Times for Cheney (VIDEO)

Sources reveal that Cheney was the only contact for federal assassins in a "counter-terrorism" operation that was withheld from Congress.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sparks are flying over strong accusations linking former Vice-President Dick Cheney, to a band of U.S. government killers who worked without the knowledge of Congress - because Cheney told them to.

The CIA itself is the agency that executed the ultra-clandestine operation, behind the backs of Congress for eight years under Bush. Its new director learned of the existence of the program and put an end to it late last month.

Mandela Day Concert Live (VIDEO)

The Mandela Day campaign calls upon people around the world to commit 67 minutes of their time to make an imprint and help change the world around them.

(NEW YORK) - 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, together with live video streaming partner, Livestream, have launched Mandela Day TV, a free and pay-per-view event that lets viewers anywhere in the world take part in the Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall, New York on July 18th.

The concert boasts a wonderful range of artists from all over the world including Stevie Wonder; Wyclef Jean; Aretha Franklin; Loyiso; Will.I.Am; Jesse McCartney; Cyndi Lauper; Zucchero; Josh Groban; Baaba Maal; Angelique Kidjo; the Soweto Gospel Choir and many more.

PTSD Therapy and Cannabis: Fantasy, Fiction & Fact

Many Vietnam PTSD Vets told me that cannabis/marijuana worked better than any pharmaceutical they were given. I have been given several of these medications and while taking them I would NOT be able to write articles like this.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - As many of my readers know, I have PTSD myself some 64 years after battle exposure in WWII. I am also a retired Medical School Professor of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Both backgrounds give me an avid interest in effective PTSD Therapy. I have also successfully treated maybe as many as 1000 PTSD Victim Veterans.

Moore Amendment Would Protect Historic Veterans Property From Being Privately Developed (VIDEO)

Currently, the Milwaukee Soldiers’ Home is on the National Park Service list to earn a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The United States House of Representatives today passed a Moore amendment that would protect historic veterans’ grounds in Milwaukee from potential commercial development.

Specifically, the amendment to the Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2010 would prohibit funds from being used to process new leases for commercial development on historic veterans’ property.

U.S. House Approves $12.1 Million for Dallas Armory

The Oregon National Guard had been pushing for the funding for years, and was quick to praise the funding announcement.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved $12.1 million to replace the Oregon National Guard’s Polk County Readiness Center, announced Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) who requested the funding for the project. The funding was included in the Military Construction Appropriations bill that passed the House on Friday.

“This funding means badly needed construction jobs in the region” said Schrader. “But it’s also a critical part of our promise to take care of our brave soldiers and their families.”

Four More Casualties Reported Overseas

Two soldiers, a Marine and a sailor are the casualties named in this report.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Two more casualties have been reported in Afghanistan. An Army Specialist with the 4th Infantry Division, and a Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Sergeant, were killed in combat operations July 8th.

Two U.S. servicemembers, an Army Private from the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq, and a Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman with the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan, died of non-hostile causes.

Death of Vietnam War Photographer Roxanna Brown is Costly for SeaTac

Federal guards kept her from doctors, for days... until after she was dead. Something about the story is extremely fishy.

(SEATTLE) - A settlement of $880,000 will be paid by the federal government, to the family of Vietnam War Photographer Roxanna Brown, for her death in a federal detention center at Seattle's SeaTac Airport on May 14th 2008.

2-641 Aviation Unit, Oregon Army National Guard Returns to Oregon (VIDEO)

Governor Ted Kulongoski and Major General Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General are scheduled to be in attendance at the ceremony.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Approximately 20 soldiers from the Second Rotation 2-641 Aviation commanded by LTC Christian Rees are returning to Oregon this evening following a six month tour of duty in Iraq.

Their mission in theater was to conduct flight missions required for battle command of theater operations, liaison among theater commands, transportation of supplies, equipment and personnel within the Iraq area of responsibility.

Last Call for First Salem-News Volunteer Orientation

Several people have contacted Salem-News.com to visit our studio this weekend and learn more, there is still room.

(SALEM, Ore.) - After five years, Salem-News.com exists as the largest Internet news group under private ownership - in the world. We have climbed in Web ranking, on the search engines, and we're one of the only U.S. news groups that exists within the mainstream while approaching journalism with no strings attached.

Our original and enduring vision is to help develop and launch Internet news sites all over the nation, and world.

Senator Walker Announces Plans to Resign

Accepts Governor’s appointment to chair Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Upon announcement of her appointment by Governor Ted Kulongoski to the State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, State Senator Vicki Walker announced plans to submit her resignation to the Oregon Secretary of State effective Sunday, July 12th 11:59 p.m.

The former chair, Steven Powers, ended his term June 30th. Walker will begin work in the four-year term starting Monday, July 13th.