September 2008 Bulletins
HUD ENCOURAGES TEXAS AND LOUISIANA LANDLORDS TO LIST VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL HOUSING LOCATOR SYSTEM TO HELP DISPLACED FAMILIES
Released 9/30/08 by HUD
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is appealing to landlords in Texas and Louisiana to list their vacant properties on HUD's National Housing Locator System (NHLS). Working with federal and private housing databases, HUD uses this web-based system to offer thousands of displaced families referrals to longer term housing. Full release
House Approves Military Pay Raise
Released 9/27/08 by Military.Com
Congress is poised to send President Bush a $612 billion defense spending plan for '09, with billions more certain to follow by spring as expenses for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House cleared the plan after a week of conferences with Senate leaders. Full release
VA Under Fire for GI Bill Delays
Released 9/26/08 by Military.Com
Lawmakers angrily criticized VA officials for possible delays in implementing the new GI Bill benefits by the August 2009 deadline, calling for more urgency and ingenuity by department leaders. Bob Filner, D-Calif., charged that officials aren't working hard enough to find solutions. Full release
Gitmo Official Moved Amid Criticism
Released 9/20/08 by Military.Com
The Pentagon shifted a senior member of the Guantanamo war-crimes trials to another position after defense lawyers, and even military colleagues accused him of misconduct. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Hartmann was named to the newly created position of director of operations. Full release
AAFES to Sell Controversial Spouse Calendar
Released 9/19/08 by Military.Com
A controversial lingerie calendar featuring photographs of a Katterbach Army spouse in a series of revealing, military-themed poses soon will be available in AAFES stores worldwide. But while soldiers appear eager to get their hands on the calendar, some of their wives are less enthusiastic. Full release
Canada to Compensate 'Atomic Soldiers'
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
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US Sues Boeing for Inflating B-1 Costs
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
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Army: Dead Soldier Wore Body Armor
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
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2 Charged With Stealing Death Benefits
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
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Pakistani Held for Attempted Murder
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
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US: UN Wrong on Afghan Attack Deaths
Released 9/3/08 by Military.Com
A U.S. investigation disputes a UN report that found "credible evidence" that up to 90 civilians died in a raid on a western Afghan village, saying an after-battle assessment found most of the victims were Taliban fighters. The U.S. believes up to seven civilians may have died in the attack, along with up to 35 Taliban. Full release
HUD READIES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR GULF HURRICANE VICTIMS
Released 9/2/08 by HUD
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD is ready to speed federal disaster assistance to hurricane-ravaged counties throughout the Gulf Coast and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following Hurricane Gustav. This assistance includes foreclosure relief for families whose damaged homes are insured through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) living in presidentially declared disaster areas. Full release
