Phillip Carter

Center for a New American Security

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Phillip Carter is director of the military, veterans, and society program at the Center for a New American Security. A former Army captain, he returned from Iraq in 2006.

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A report released this week by the Santa Barbara Foundation shines a light on the county's veteran population, including who they are what issues they face in terms of housing,…

Santa Barbara's vets struggle with housing and healthcare

A report released this week by the Santa Barbara Foundation shines a light on the county's veteran population, including who they are what issues they face in terms of housing,…

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The Veterans Administration runs America's largest healthcare system, with hospitals and clinics serving eight million people.

Whistleblowers and Cover-ups at the VA

The Veterans Administration runs America's largest healthcare system, with hospitals and clinics serving eight million people.

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In the aftermath of September 11, President Bush told Americans to return to business as usual and go shopping.

Veterans' Day: Just Another Day to Go Shopping?

In the aftermath of September 11, President Bush told Americans to return to business as usual and go shopping.

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