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Walter Reed Hearing to Put Spotlight on Kiley's Leadership
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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A Pentagon review board investigating conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center heard testimony yesterday from injured soldiers and their families describing continued bureaucratic missteps and problems with patient treatment more than three weeks after such problems were disclosed in the news media. (article 7)
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Army hospital in Northwest Washington, Gates also warned that senior military leaders could be disciplined based on the findings of the review group. (article 16)
Defense officials said Pete Geren had sought Kiley's removal in recent days. (article 6)
The inspector general also found that the Army's system for determining disability benefits is overwhelmed by the number of wounded. (article 6)
A one-star general who has not yet been identified will work with Maj. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, a physician who was named on Friday to head Walter Reed, according to two defense officials. (article 3)
Over the past week, follow-up reports, news releases and news conferences have focused on Army and Navy efforts to improve the physical conditions at Walter Reed and other military facilities serving outpatients. (article 14)
Although the focus has largely been on Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Gates ordered the naval hospital be included in the review to fully gauge treatment in the Washington region. (article 17)
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Reed, Walter, Army, Kiley, Soldiers |
Source articles
- Defense Secretary Sends Stern Message About Accountability (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 708 words)
- Army Secretary Ousted (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 704 words)
- Walter Reed Changes Planned (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 501 words)
- Army Fires Commander of Walter Reed (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 801 words)
- Testimony at Walter Reed (Washington Post, 07/13/2008, 494 words)
- Surgeon General Of Army Steps Down (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 579 words)
- Soldiers Detail Walter Reed Problems (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 1055 words)
- Hospital Officials Knew of Neglect (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 643 words)
- Walter Reed Hearing to Put Spotlight on Kiley's Leadership (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 781 words)
- General With Combat Experience to Become Walter Reed Deputy (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 844 words)
- The Army's Preemptive News Briefing (Washington Post, 07/13/2008, 846 words)
- At Walter Reed, Bush Offers an Apology (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 1011 words)
- Dole, Shalala to Lead Troop-Care Panel (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 1018 words)
- Benefits of the Doubt (Washington Post, 07/13/2008, 455 words)
- Administrative Issues Cited at Walter Reed (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 434 words)
- Review At Walter Reed Is Ordered (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 661 words)
- Md. Naval Hospital Staff Reports 'Fatigue' (Washington Post, 07/13/2008, 490 words)
- 'It Is Just Not Walter Reed' (Washington Post, 07/14/2008, 926 words)
- The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project is a p... (baltimoresun.com, 07/15/2008, 157 words)
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