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A Home For A Hero
WORTHINGTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A local Iraq veteran will soon have a new place to call home thanks to hundreds of volunteers. Army Sgt. Peter Rooney lost both legs while on duty in Iraq two years ago when his truck hit a roadside bomb. From that moment he knew his life would never be the... »
Wounded GI Helped By Volunteers
WEATHERFORD — First, Army Spc. Brett Wolf was treated to the ride of his life. Driver Tony Stewart took the avid NASCAR fan for a spin around the track Tuesday during Stewart’s “Smoke Show” at Texas Motor Speedway. For Wolf, who was severely wounded when his minesweeper struck a bomb in Iraq, it was a... »
Texas Veterans Get a Break
HOUSTON — Under a new Texas law, some disabled veterans will no longer have to pay taxes on their homes while others will have to fork over less money in property taxes. The law, signed by Gov. Rick Perry in June, took effect immediately and is retroactive to Jan. 1. The law allows disabled veterans to... »
Bill to Help Our Veterans
Senator Brian X. Foley is a big proponent of a bill that would help our veterans and their spouses in today’s shaky housing market. This bill would give Suffolk County, NY government the power to waive interest payments, penalties, and fees owed on foreclosures. This bill isn’t signed yet, but hopefully Gov. David Paterson... »