Better treatment and detection methods have also improved the survival rate for people with cancer, and for the first time in history, this year the absolute number of cancer deaths in the U.S. has decreased. Ike Skelton absolutecancerdeath share on social
Today nearly every combat brigade located within the United States would report that they are not ready for duty. They are at the lowest levels of readiness. Ike Skelton brigadecombatduty Change image and share on social
The number of attacks on the American and allied forces is at the highest level since the insurgency began despite the increase of America combat operations and the introduction of some 40 new Iraq security forces and battalions. Ike Skelton allyamericaamerican share on social
That the Iraqi Government is considering a political deal granting amnesty to insurgents who have attacked or killed American service members is not just shocking - the idea of amnesty for insurgents is an outrage. Ike Skelton americanamnestyattack share on social
The Government of Iraq also owes a debt to the American and coalition forces who are fighting the insurgency and helping put that country back together after decades of repression. Ike Skelton americanbackcoalition Change image and share on social
The insurgents are Baathists and Sunnis in Iraq who have as their goal a separate and distinct one of toppling the government that is there and creating their own. Ike Skelton baathistcreatedistinct Change image and share on social
We have global interests, potential threats from elsewhere, North Korea, Iran, Taiwan Straits and the like. We must be prepared for any future threat. That is why it is important that this be a transition year, 2006. Ike Skelton futureglobalimportant share on social
In addition to relieving patient suffering, research is needed to help reduce the enormous economic and social burdens posed by chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Ike Skelton additionalzheimerarthritis share on social
Our country will not stand for any political plan that includes amnesty for insurgents. Ike Skelton amnestycountryinclude Change image and share on social
Congress must make it clear that common animal waste will not expose farmers to liability under Superfund, while ensuring continued action to clean up legitimate hazardous waste sites around the nation. Ike Skelton actionanimalclean share on social
