Dedicated to all the folks in Haiti/Remember this -Tom Petty tells GW to back off

I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (Born Free & Imagine)
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Don't do me like that

Tom Petty tells George W. Bush to "back down" from using one of Petty's songs at his events.

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By Jake Tapper

Sep. 16, 2000 | Add one more recording artist to the growing list of popular musicians who have asked the campaign of Texas Gov. George W. Bush to stop using their music on the stump: Tom Petty. By telling Bush to stop using his hit 1989 single "I Won't Back Down," Petty joins a "USA for Africa"-esque coterie that includes Sting and John Mellencamp telling the Texas governor to knock it off.

The song was once a fixture at Bush campaign events, until February, when -- at the behest of Petty -- Randall Wixen of Wixen Music Publishing Inc., wrote to Bush and told him to "immediately cease and desist all uses of the song in connection with your campaign."

Wixen told Salon that Petty's management called him and "told me in essence that Tom wasn't supporting George Bush's campaign, and that I should write the letter telling them to stop using the song."

Use of the song "creates, either intentionally or unintentionally, the impression that ... [the Bush] campaign have been endorsed by Tom Petty, which is not true."

In documents obtained by Salon, Bush for President general counsel Michael Toner wrote a letter on Feb. 11 "confirm[ing] that the Bush for President campaign will not use the ... song in connection with campaign activities in the future."

"So we backed down," joked Bush spokesman Dan Bartlett when told of the written exchange. Bartlett said that he was under the impression that the only song the campaign currently used was "We the People," written and performed by puffy rockabilly king Billy Ray Cyrus especially for the Bush campaign.

"We the people move it/We the people know/We the people/We run the country/We the people prove it/We're the heart and soul/We the people," the Cyrus song goes.

(OK, so it's no Top 40 hit. But at least Cyrus isn't going to tell Bush to stop using it.) "It's no mystery that most [entertainers] are hardcore partisan Democrats," explained Bartlett of Sting, Mellencamp and now Petty's anti-Bush moves. "And that's their personal choice."

The "cease and desist" letter to Bush was at least civil. At Thursday night's entertainment industry fundraiser for Vice President Al Gore and the Democratic National Committee, entertainers ranging from singer Stephen Stills to pretty-boy actor Matt Damon

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For the last couple of days I've been watching the situation in Haiti. (I was more than a bit perturbed when I saw........ at the bottom of the screne while watching Keith Olberman that G W and the Billarys were doing a thingy to raise money for Haiti.) hmmmmmm, I wonder if the money will even go to Haiti. (I don't blame Keith for it but simply wanted to share how EVIL comes at US from all sides.)

Another thing that I didn't much like was that you could text to the Red Cross to 90999 and donate 10$. Not that it would be a bad thing but, remember I have dyslexia.......... hmmmmmm and a dyslexic person can see the word 'CAT' 40 different ways/are you catching on yet? 90999 can be seen in just one way as 60666 and it simply doesn't set well with me.

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For missing U.S. citizen family members, call-888-407-4747 or provide information via email. To help, text "HAITI" to "90999" and $10 will be sent the Red Cross, charged to your cell phone bill. More about the crisis and how to help»

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Last updated January 14, 2010 4:35 p.m. PT
George W. Bush, Bill Clinton asked for Haiti help
By JULIE PACE
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2006, file photo, then-President George W. Bush is greeted by former President Bill Clinton, right, before speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the National Mall in Washington. President Barack Obama has reached out to former Presidents Bush and Clinton to help with U.S. relief efforts in Haiti.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama has tapped former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to lead private sector fundraising efforts for Haiti.
Enlisting ex-presidents' help in responding to a natural disaster is just what Bush did in 2004 after a tsunami ripped across Asia. Back then, it was Clinton and former President George H.W. Bush who assisted in relief efforts.
In a joint statement, George W. Bush and Clinton said, "In the days and weeks ahead, we will draw attention to the many ways American citizens and businesses can help meet the urgent needs of the Haitian people."
"Americans have a long history of showing compassion and generosity in the wake of tragedy," they said. "We thank the American people for rallying to help our neighbors in the Caribbean in their hour of suffering - and throughout the journey of rebuilding their nation.
White House political director Patrick Gaspard said officials have been inundated with requests from Americans looking to help. The administration has launched a wide-ranging outreach campaign, particularly in areas with a large Haitian-American population, to coordinate those efforts.
With the full extent of the devastation still unknown, Gaspard said cash is the most urgent need. A text-messaging campaign with the Red Cross had raised $5 million dollars as of Thursday evening. A $10 donation can be made by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
Gaspard, a Haitian-American, said the impoverished island nation will require long-term humanitarian assistance.
"There is going to be a need to sustain this effort over time," he said.
Obama cited the success of the tsunami relief efforts in his decision to mobilize the former presidents, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said. The president placed calls to both Bush and Clinton Wednesday.
Gibbs said the Obama administration's criticism of Bush's actions during the response to Hurricane Katrina were irrelevant.
"I think if you asked George Bush whether the government acted up to its ability in responding to Katrina, I think the answer to that would be 'no,'" Gibbs said. "The actions that were taken to deal with the humanitarian crisis from the tsunami, on the other hand, I think worked quite well." ---
On the Net:
Bush Haiti Web site: http://www.georgewbushcenter.com/haiti
Clinton Haiti Web site: http://www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake

CIP Excellent Info for Vets

Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA. Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know. Nearly 100% of this information is free and available for all veterans, the only catch is: you have to ask for it, because they won't tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it. You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you -- and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the process, and press for your rights and your best interests.


here's my long list of websites-

Appeals http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch05.doc

Board of Veteran's(tm) Appeals
http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/

CARES Commission
http://www.va.gov/vbs/bva/

CARES Draft National Plan
http://www1.va.gov/cares/page.cfm?pg=105

Center for Minority Veterans http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans/

Center for Veterans Enterprise
http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm

Center for Women Veterans
http://www1.va.gov/womenvet/

Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html

Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assoc
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html

Compensation for Disabilities Associated with! the Gulf War Service
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6/ch07.doc

Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/comp01.htm

Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page
http://www.va.gov/

Directory of Veterans Service Organizations
http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=view

Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Benefits/exams/index.htm

Due Process http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch02.doc

Duty to Assist http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch01.doc

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/

Emergency, Non-emergency, and Fee Basis Care
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf

Environmental Agents
http://www1.va.gov/environagents/

Environmental Agents M10
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1002

Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=315

EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS
WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHandbook1303122304.DOC
and
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/Vie!%20wPublication.asp?pub_ID=1158

See also,
Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DepletedUraniumFAQSheet.doc

EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL
EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU)
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/DUHANDBOOKNONGW130340304..DOC

Fee Basis, PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES
AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=206

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
OR,
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.htm

Forms and Records Request
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/

General Compensation Provisions
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter11_subchaptervi_.html

Geriatrics and Extended Care
http://www1.va.gov/geriatricsshg/

Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG
http://www.oqp.med.va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm

Guide to Gulf War Veteran's(tm) Health
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/VHIgulfwar.pdf

Gulf War Subject Index
http://www1.va.gov/GulfWar/page.cfm?pg=7&template=main&letter=A

Gulf War Veteran's(tm) Illnesses Q&As
http://www1.va.gov/gulfwar/docs/GWIllnessesQandAsIB1041.pdf

Hearings http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch04.doc

Homeless Veterans
http://www1.va.gov/homeless/

HSR&D Home
http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/

Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/index.htm

Ionizing Radiation
http://www1.va.gov/irad/

Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA http://www.vba.va.gov/EFIF/

M10 for spouses and children
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1007

M10 Part III Change 1
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1008

M21-1 Table of Contents
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1.html

Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38CFR/BOOKC/PART4/S4_130.DOC

Mental Health Program Guidelines
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1094
Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers
http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/

MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp

My Health e Vet
http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
NASDVA.COM b" National Association of State Directors http://www.nasdva.com/

National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
http://www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp

Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38cfr/bookc/part4/s4_124a.doc

OMI (Office of Medical Inspector)
http://www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/

Online VA Form 10-10EZ
https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/

Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/funding/solicitations/docs/parkinsons.pdf
and,
http://www1.va.gov/padrecc/

Peacetime Disability Compensation
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cit
e:+38USC1131

for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Death
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteri_.html
and,
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapterii_.html
and,
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partii_chapter15_subchapteriii_.html

Persian Gulf Registry
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1003
This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include
Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7, 2005:
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1232

Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1006

Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999, Annual Report To Congress
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/1999_Gulf_War_Veterans'_Illnesses_Appendices.doc

Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002, Annual Report To Congress
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_war_2002/GulfWarRpt02.pdf

Phase I PGR
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp!%20?pub_ID=1004

Phase II PGR
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=1005

Policy Manual Index
http://www.va.gov/publ/direc/eds/edsmps.htm

Power of Attorney http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part1/ch03.doc

Project 112 (Including Project SHAD)
http://www1.va.gov/shad/

Prosthetics Eligibility
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=337

Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page
http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/

Public Health/SARS http://www.publichealth.va.gov/SARS/

Publications b" Manuals
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/publications.cfm?Pub=4

Publications and Reports
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_individual.cfm?webpage=gulf_war.htm

Records Center and Vault Homepage http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html

Records Center and Vault Site Map http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html

REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION
FROM CLAIMANT'S RECORDS
http://www.forms.va.gov/va/Internet/VARF/getformharness.asp?formName=3288-form
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Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002
http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Minutes_April112002.doc

Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses
http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/ReportandRecommendations_2004.pdf

Research and Development
http://www.appc1.va.gov/resdev/programs/all_programs.cfm

Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title38/partiii_chapter35_.html

Title 38
Index Parts 0-17
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?sid=1b0c269b510d3157fbf8f8801bc9
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
http://www.vetapp.gov/

VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf

VA Fact Sheet
http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html

VA Health Care Eligibility
http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp

VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF)
http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html

VA Life Insurance Handbook b" Chapter 3
http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceGliSite/GLIhandbook/glibookletch3.htm#310

VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans http://valoans.com/va_facts_limits.cfm

VA MS Research
http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp

VA National Hepatitis C Program
http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/

VA Office of Research and Development
http://www1.va.gov/resdev/

VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War
http://www.va.gov/OAA/pocketcard/gulfwar.asp

VA WMD EMSHG
http://www1.va.gov/emshg/

V! A WRIISC-DC
http://www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/

VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address
http://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/hotline3.htm

Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service
http://www.va.gov/rcs/Eligibility.htm

Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page
http://www.vba.va.gov/

Veterans Legal and Benefits Information
http://valaw.org/

VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals
http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/

VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & ; Initiatives
http://www1.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13

VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/

VHI Guide to Gulf War Veteransb(tm) Health
http://www1.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gulfwar/istudy/index.asp

Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/

Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence
http:/!/www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistencefy04.doc


VONAPP online
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp

WARMS - 38 CFR Book C
http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html

Wartime Disability Compensation
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=browse_usc&docid=Cite:\
+38USC1110

War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center - New Jersey
http://www.wri.med.va.gov/

Welcome to the GI Bill Web Site
http://www.gibill.va.gov/

What VA Social Workers Do
http://www1.va.gov/socialwork/page.cfm?pg=3

WRIISC Patient Eligibility
http://www.illegion.org/va1.html