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Grave Markers Misplaced at Houston National Cemetery

Jim Bell — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:33:50 +0000

What is going on at the Department of Veterans Affairs - the VA? Can't they do anything right? The VA is admitting to what it calls "burial mix-ups" at VA cemeteries in six states, including Texas.

Unfortunately, the Houston VA Cemetery is not the only place where those kinds of "mistakes" are happening. It's a national problem.

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VA Cemetery Director Leaves Houston

Jim Bell — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:26:01 +0000

It's been learned that the controversial director of the VA's Houston National Cemetery has been transferred to an administrative position at the VA's National Cemeteries Administration in Washington D.C.

Arleen Ocasio asked that she be transferred out of Houston.

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Update: Houston Veterans and Families Stand Up For God At National Cemetery

Jim Bell — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:46:01 +0000

Hundreds of demonstrators waving flags and praying converged on Houston National Cemetery on Independence Day to protest reports of religious censorship of burial services and public events at the cemetery.

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Congressman Wants Houston National Cemetery Director Fired

Jim Bell — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:20:34 +0000

Several Houston area veterans groups have filed suit against the Department of Veterans Affairs and the director of the Houston National Cemetery. They claim the cemetery director is censoring religious expression during funerals and other ceremonies. One Houston Congressman wants the director fired.

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