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Why Veterans Are a Good Fit for Tech Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]

From Mashable.com Unemployment numbers are down, but there are 220,000 military veterans who are still looking for work. Though these vets are having a tough time finding jobs, they’re actually well equipped to work in the tech sector — many vets are … Continue reading

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Head of Madigan removed from command amid PTSD probe

 It was VCS that first testified before Congress about the billions of dollars “saved”  by preventing tens of thousands of veterans from obtaining any (or timely) PTSD medical care and disability benefits from DoD and VA. –VCS Board ——- Col. … Continue reading

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VA Participates in Settlement with Mortgage Banks

Feb 21,2012 – Secretary Announces Protections for Veterans WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its participation in the largest state-federal legal settlement in history that deals with problems within the mortgage industry. “Through this historic settlement, VA has … Continue reading

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For-Profit Colleges Lose Incentive to Target Vets Under Bills

From Bloomberg News By John Hechinger and John Lauerman - Feb 15, 2012 11:01 PM CT For-profit colleges would lose a financial incentive to enroll soldiers and veterans under U.S. Senate and House bills aimed at curbing what sponsors call aggressive … Continue reading

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Good News for Veterans in the FY 2013 Budget–VCS Supports VA Budget as three steps in the right direction

Below is a copy of email sent to members by our ED. This week the Department of Veterans Affairs released its Fiscal Year 2013 budget request, a request of 140.3 billion. The highlights are as follows: The $140.3 billion for … Continue reading

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