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Only 28 Percent of Americans Know Close to 4,000 US Troops Have Died in Iraq War

Attaturk, Firedoglake. March 13, 2008.

The occupation still rages, people still die, and $12 billion a month still gets spent over there.

KBR Supplied Water Makes US Troops Sick

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog. March 10, 2008.

If they supported the troops any better, they'd be killing them

Pentagon Report on Iraq War: 1 In 5 Vets Have "Traumatic Brain Injuries"

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. January 21, 2008.

As recently as 2006, the Pentagon was refusing to release data on how many soldiers have suffered brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Did An Iraqi Soldier Kill US Troops for Kicking a Pregnant Woman?

Siun, Firedoglake. January 6, 2008.

"His blood rose and he asked the occupying soldiers to stop beating the woman. Their answer: 'We will do what we want.' So he opened fire."

Bush Puts 'Immunity' for Iraqi Government Ahead of Bonuses for American Troops

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. January 4, 2008.

Bush, who repeatedly touts his support for the troops, is casting their interests aside in order protect his friends in the Iraqi government.

US Soldiers Stage Mutiny in Baghdad

Manila Ryce, The Largest Minority. December 23, 2007.

After an IED attack killed five members of their platoon, members of the unit gathered and decided that they could no longer function professionally.

Iraqi Lawmakers Walk Out of Parliament to Protest "Humiliating" US Treatment

GottaLaff, Brave New Films. November 29, 2007.

GottaLaff: See how easy it is to win hearts and minds?

"Body Of War": Phil Donahue's First Film Profiles Anti-War Iraq Veteran [VIDEO]

Paddy, Brave New Films. November 27, 2007.

The film followa Tomas Young, an Iraq War vet paralyzed from a bullet to the spine, on a physical and emotional journey as he adapts to his new body and begins to question the decision to go to war in Iraq.

Maliki Government Paves the Way for Permanent US Bases in Iraq

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. November 26, 2007.

Steve Benen: US forces, in other words, are going to be expected to protect the Maliki government for the foreseeable future

US Military Asks Wounded Soldiers to Return Signing Bonuses

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. November 20, 2007.

Steve Benen: It's not their fault they got hurt. How on earth is the Pentagon justified in asking for a refund?

"Hidden Epidemic" of Suicides in Iraq Revealed

GottaLaff, Brave New Films. November 14, 2007.

GottaLaff: 5,000 dead. Not shot, not grenaded, not killed. 5,000 suicides. Sleep well, BushCo.

Iraq Vets Banned From Veteran's Day Parade

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone. November 12, 2007.

Steven Reynolds: If they can't honor Iraq War Veterans, then they need to quit the job of running these parades.

Slain Soldier's Family Wins $11 Million Dollar Suit Against Homophobic Phelps Family Church

TRex, November 1, 2007.

TRex: It's enough to bankrupt them and totally destroy them. That's the best news I've heard in ages.

Iraq War Profiteer Spends Millions On Himself, Leaves Troops With Shoddy Body Armor

Howie Klein, October 30, 2007.

Howie Klein: David Brooks is best known for a multi million dollar bat mitzvah he through his daughter featuring 50 Cent.

Eyes Wide Open: The Human Cost of the Iraq War [VIDEO]

Cliff Schecter, October 30, 2007.

This is exactly what the Bushies don't want you to see, as they continue to send other people's sons and daughters to die in a war based upon a lie.

Blackwater Mercenaries Draw Their Guns On US Soldiers

Phoenix Woman, October 20, 2007.

Phoenix Woman: Holy. Crap. I've heard of road rage, but this is ridiculous.

What If The Military Advertised With Disclaimers? [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, October 20, 2007.

A commercial that gives an honest account of what US military service would really mean.

Are You a Criminal? Then the U.S. Army Wants You!

GottaLaff, October 11, 2007.

GottaLaff: Ex-cons and high school drop outs are welcomed in the US Army now more than ever.

Olbermann and Maddow on Limbaugh's War Against Reality [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, October 5, 2007.

Keith and Rachel discuss Limbaugh's pathetic attempts to cover-up his attacks on American soldiers and inability to mention Keith's name.

Soldier Mysteriously Killed in Afghanistan, Family Kept in the Dark, Sound Familiar?

Philip Barron, October 3, 2007.

Philip Barron: Hopefully Ciara Durkin's family will get a swifter response from the military than LaVena Johnson's has.

Purple Heart Recipient Stands Up to Limbaugh's Vicious Attacks

Amanda Terkel, October 3, 2007.

Amanda Terkel: Brian McGough to Rush, "I can assure you that I am no suicide bomber and that I can think for myself."

Bush Hosts Breakfast for Groups Whose Members Harass Gold Star Father

Hannah Johns, October 2, 2007.

Hannah Johns: Here are three pictures which show that the administration is not too choosy in the terrorists it invites for eggs and bacon.

Want to Really Rebuke Rush? Take Him Off Armed Forces Radio!

Jane Hamsher, October 1, 2007.

Jane Hamsher: US soldiers don't deserve to have to listen to their commitment besmirched by a chickenhawk like Rush Limbaugh.

Will the Lawmakers Who Attacked MoveOn Condemn Limbaugh?

Faiz Shakir, September 28, 2007.

Faiz Shakir: For all the Senators who rushed to make political hay over an empty resolution, the spotlight is on them.

Iraq War Vet to Limbaugh: You're the Phony

Jon Soltz, September 27, 2007.

Jon Soltz: My challenge to you, Rush, is to have me on your show so you can say all of this again, right to the face of someone who served in Iraq.