PoliticalReps.com is now AllMilitary.com/blog

The PoliticalReps.com domain now redirects to http://AllMilitary.com/blog.

What is seen here at http://politicalreps.blogspot.com should remain in it's crippled state, but will unlikely see updates.

Read an ode and an explanation of sorts if you'd like.

Radiation error at VA hospital blamed on offline computer

Just a quick note pointing to a Philly.com story perpetuating VA hospital horror stories. This one concerns a botched monitoring of a prostrate cancer procedure due to computer workstation network cable being unplugged from the hospital's network. This resulted in failed treatment because calculations concerning post-implant radiation release amounts could not be made.

Military Related Headlines 7/14

• 2 U.S. Marines killed in Afghanistan [CNN]
• Auditors: Privacy lacking at some VA hospitals [Newsvine]
• Pot-Smoking Afghan Cops Challenge Marines [ABC News]
• Helicopter reported shot down in Afghanistan [USA Today]
• US general says US ready for NKorean attack [Newsvine]
  

Military Related Headlines 7/9

• Bombings Kill Dozens in Iraq [Wash Po]
• Bomb blast in central Afghanistan kills 25 [USA Today]
• US criticised over Babylon damage [BBC News]
• Analysis: US, Russia have different views on nukes [Newsvine]
  

Military Related Headlines 7/8

• Marines push militants out of Afghan region [USA Today]
• Drones 'kill dozens' in Pakistan [BBC News]
• N. Korea Suspected of Global Cyber Attack [CBS News]
• U.S. commander: More Afghan troops needed in Taliban push [CNN]
• White House among targets of sweeping cyber attack [Newsvine]
• Strikes Kill 45 Militants in Pakistan [NY Times]

Military Related Headlines 7/2

• U.S. Marines Try to Retake Afghan Valley From Taliban [NY Times]
• Obama to reassess US troop levels in Afghanistan [Newsvine]
• Afghan rebels capture US soldier [BBC News]
• N. Korea Test-Fires 4 Short-Range Missiles [CBS News]
• U.S. Marines launch major offensive in Afghanistan [USA Today]
• FBI notes: Saddam feared Iran more than US attack [Newsvine]
  

Military Related Headlines 6/24

• Fierce Battles and High Casualties on the Frontlines of Afghanistan [ABC News]
• Gates asks Gulf leaders for more Afghanistan help [Newsvine]
• Top senator calls for structural changes at VA [Newsvine]
• Ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” [Center for American Progress]
• Pentagon: No decision yet on North Korean ship [Newsvine]