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WASHINGTON Something went wrong at the security checkpoint at the VA hospital in El Paso, Texas, on a winter s day in 2016.
A 70-year-old man arriving for dental work was put in a chokehold and thrown to the ground by federal police officers in an altercation that was caught on camera.
The man, José Oliva, left needing surgery on his shoulder and also required treatment for his throat, eardrum and hand, on which he wore a gold watch he received when he retired after 25 years in federal law enforcement.
But when Oliva, who identifies himself as Mexican American, tried to sue the three officers who were involved, a federal appeals court ruled he was out of luck. He s asking the Supreme Court to revive his lawsuit and the justices could say what they re going to do as early as Monday.
94-Year-old Wins Medal of Honor 70 Years After Heroism, Making Him One of the Most Decorated Soldiers in US History
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New energy at White House: More hugs, masks on headed out
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Biden Bestows Medal of Honor on 94-Year-Old Korean War Veteran Over two days in November 1950, retired Col. Ralph Puckett, as first lieutenant, helped the 8th U.S. Army Ranger Company to secure a strategically important hill near Unsan By Josh Boak •
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President Joe Biden awarded his first Medal of Honor on Friday to a 94-year-old retired Army colonel for bravery under enemy fire more than a half-century ago in the Korean War.
It took a policy change for retired Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. to receive the military s highest honor. The 2020 defense policy bill removed a requirement that such awards be given within five years of a valorous act.
Washington, May 22
A smiling crowd of unmasked people filling the largest room in the White House. A visiting head of state welcomed with pomp, circumstance and handshakes. A 94-year-old Medal of Honor recipient receiving a joyous hug from Vice President Kamala Harris.
The White House is springing back to life.
Thanks to growing availability of the coronavirus vaccine and a recent relaxation of federal guidance on masks and distancing, the Biden administration is embracing the look and feel of pre-pandemic days on Pennsylvania Avenue. More West Wing staffers are turning up there for work and more reporters will be doing so as well, as the White House spreads the message that a return to normal is possible with vaccinations.