Terry Gildea

According to recent VA statistics, PTSD and depression are the top disability claims among America's female veterans. But many have trouble proving they saw combat — a key to being treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. One decorated war veteran's story is emblematic of the struggle to get help.

Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children.

The U.S. Senate ended debate on an offshore drilling bill yesterday. The bill would open up a vast area of the Gulf of Mexico to new drilling leases. Democratic California Senators Barbara Boxer and D

Congress is evaluating the No Child Left Behind act. Passed in 2002, it requires that states meet national educational standards or risk losing federal funds. But San Diego Democrat Susan Davis has co

President Bush arrived in office over five years ago promoting faith-based and community organizations. Because of a terrible hurricane season and other disasters, more people are seeking assistance t

Executives from five of the nation's largest oil and gas companies testified before the U.S. Senate yesterday about high gas prices and record profits. Democratic California Senator Barbara Boxer ask