U.S. Not Prepared for Casualties from Troop Buildup

Escalations are such a pain.

By David Goldstein McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — As the Obama administration ramps up the war in Afghanistan, veterans advocates say the government must develop a better plan to handle the wounded when they come home. ...

"We're pleased the president made a symbolic gesture, but where is the plan?" said Paul Sullivan, the executive director of Veterans for Common Sense, a nonpartisan advocacy group. "What is the military doing to monitor casualties so the VA knows what to expect?"