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Trump’s pardon of Blackwater contractors convicted of massacre greeted with derision, grief

“They prefer animals over humans, and then they talk about human rights, justice and humanity,” said an Iraqi man whose brother was among those killed in 2007. President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon four Blackwater private security contractors convicted of a massacre in Baghdad has been met with fury by the victims’ families in Iraq. “How are …

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How VA is improving the journey of job applicants

VA is working to streamline and demystify the job application process for potential candidates, and one champion of this effort is Tracey Therit, VA’s chief human capital officer. Therit joined host Mike Owens for “Talk About It Tuesday,” a weekly live broadcast on LinkedIn, to discuss her work chairing the VA Employee Experience Council. The …

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Panel blasts Fort Hood leaders, Army after disappearance, death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen; 14 fired or suspended

WASHINGTON – An independent investigation into tragedies at Fort Hood, including the bludgeoning murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, found that leadership at the Army’s largest base created a “permissive environment” that let sexual harassment and assault and other crimes occur with little consequence. The report, released Tuesday, represents a scathing indictment of a dysfunctional Army culture and called for changes in staffing and …

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