The Army Times has a piece on wounded soldiers “in limbo.” :

Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, the number of soldiers wading through the paperwork, physicals and appointments has doubled at Walter Reed. According to a Defense Department directive, it should take a total of 120 days from start to finish, but the average stay for Walter Reed soldiers is 270 days. The soldiers navigate a complicated system with the help of counselors with little more experience — or rank — than they have, and who lack training, according to a March 2006 Government Accountability Office report.

Me: I’m not a huge believer in throwing money at problems, but if we’re going to be throwing money anywhere, I can’t think of a better place.