After 40 years, a Vietnam veteran receives a medal

According to an article by Syracuse.com, Vietnam War veteran Larry Dobson received a Purple Heart today after being injured in an attack more than 40 years ago.  "It's a wonderful feeling, it really is," Dobson, 60, of Baldwinsville said.

April 18, 1969 Dobson and two other soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division were driving a two-and-half-ton truck and trailer through enemy territory when a hidden explosive device blew up.  They were thrown from the vehicle.

The Army initially ruled he didn't deserve a Purple Heart because the incident was considered an accident and not an attack.  Last November, Dobson and his family reached out to U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, who intervened on their behalf.  

Playboy gives back

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According to CNN.com Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner, who made his fortune showcasing one type of Hollywood beauty, is sharing his wealth.

A $900,000 donation from Hefner gives fundraisers the $12.5 million needed to buy and protect the 138 acres behind the world-famous Hollywood sign, the announced Monday.

Graham's exit puts bill in limbo

According to CNN.com a climate-change bill that was scheduled to be unveiled at a news conference Monday is now up in the air after Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina walked out of talks.

Graham declared Saturday that he was walking out of talks because Democratic efforts to bring up an immigration reform package.  "Moving forward on immigration-- in this hurried, panicked manner-- is nothing more than a cynical political ploy," Graham wrote in a letter.