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The Fastest Man on No Legs

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig May 24, 2007 As technology becomes exponentially more sophisticated and pervasive, the sports world finds itself awash in ethical dilemmas. So where does a lightning fast amputee fit in the spectrum of Barry Bonds with his alleged doping and Tiger Woods with his better-than-perfect Lasik eyes? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shortchanging Veterans

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2007 Jim Lehrer reports that the Army may be underestimating the severity of disabilities, denying servicemen and -women lifetime benefits. The Veterans Disability Benefits Commission found that disability ratings made by the Veterans Affairs Department were typically higher than those of the Army. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Record Injuries Leave Veterans Stranded

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2007 Former Truthdigger of the Week Linda Bilmes offers this scathing analysis of America's treatment of its wounded. The Harvard public finance expert writes that for every fatality in Iraq, there are 16 injuries, and doctors and bureaucrats at home are struggling to keep up with the unprecedented -- and underestimated -- surge of wounded soldiers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iraq War Could Cost $2 Trillion, Study Finds

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 Long-term costs like healthcare for vets could push the war's cost far above White House projections. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )