VA Paperwork Jam, Tuition Reimbursement Cuts

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Today's Trending News 3.25.13  The plight of unemployed post-9/11 veterans continues to dominate the news, but now its beginning to mirror the climate change debate.  As Time magazine reporter, Tom … [Read more...]

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Claims Backlog, Civil War Benefits

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Today's Trending News – 3.21.13  A top VA official was called onto the carpet in front of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee to try to get answers on why veterans’ claims take so … [Read more...]

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Push to Provide Jobs for Veterans

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

First Lady Michelle Obama’s two signature goals have been to help kids live healthier lifestyles and to advocate for veterans services.  The Associated Press reports that on Wednesday, the First … [Read more...]

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January’s Vet Unemployment Rates Up

February 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its unemployment figures for January 2013. According to the report, the overall veterans unemployment rate has inched up from its January 2012 … [Read more...]

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Unemployment Figures Dismal for Young Vets

January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While the Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment numbers from last month held good news for the majority of the population, the young veteran unemployment rate showed a rise.According to the … [Read more...]

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Military News | Top Military Headlines

March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Suicide Vests Found Inside Afghan Defense Ministry, Soldiers Arrested There are fresh fears about the infiltration of Afghan security forces by anti-government and anti-American insurgents after the … [Read more...]

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Young Vets and Female Vets Face Tough Job Hunt

March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Peter S. Gaytan Despite the fact that the overall unemployment rate has been dropping, for young veterans between the ages of 18-24, the outlook continues to be dismal. According to … [Read more...]

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Military News | Top Military Headlines

February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2 Americans kidnapped in Egypt, authorities say (CNN) -- Two American tourists have been kidnapped in the southern part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, a security official said Friday.  Obama … [Read more...]

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Homeless Veterans Program Working

December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Lynn GoyaThe president is half way through the first phase of his grand plan to end homelessness among veterans in five years and among the rest of the homeless population within ten. The … [Read more...]

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Military Buzz | It’s Still Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Atlantic reports that as veterans return from Iraq they may be the perfect partners to turn the U.S. into a leader in green energy, infrastructure and energy efficiency.  The military has been a … [Read more...]

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