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VCS Special Commentary: Closer Look at Veteran Unemployment
By Christopher Miller LLB(HONS) VCS Advocate and Truman National Security Fellow Unemployment among veterans remains above the national average by many measures, sometimes doubling or tripling it in certain categories. The fact that veterans are struggling … Continue reading
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First Lady unveils push to get 15,000 military spouses jobs on or near base
A heartfelt thanks to the First Lady of the United States for her efforts to aid our military families. —- By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 12:21 PM WASHINGTON — Opening another front in her nearly year-old campaign to support service families, first lady … Continue reading
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Veterans can now seek compensation for bad foreclosures
If you are, or were, in the military and were wrongly foreclosed on, you could stand to gain at least $116,785. Four banks — Ally, Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo – have agreed to review the cases of every service member … Continue reading
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Boozman, Begich, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Veterans’ Employment Opportunities
VCS works to encourage this sort of bi-partisan, common sense legislation that helps veterans. Our veterans’ economic opportunities must be enhanced and protected. Please let your elected officials know that you support this bill. —- WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. … Continue reading
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OPM: Reservists can’t be denied their civilian jobs
By STEVE VOGEL The Washington Post Published: April 2, 2012 The White House’s personnel chief is calling on senior federal executives to ensure that National Guard and Reserve troops returning to their civilian federal jobs are not penalized for their military … Continue reading
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Veterans Struggle. America Must Do More.–VCS Special Commentary
A Special Commentary By VCS Advocate and Truman Fellow Christopher Miller Despite a decade of discussion and advocacy, testimonials by politicians, and t-shirts and bumper stickers displayed everywhere, American veterans continue to struggle and pay for their sacrifice on behalf … Continue reading
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Now you can donate on Paypal.Thank you for your support
At Veterans for Common Sense we are proud to be fighting for America and her veterans. Advocating for smart and pragmatic policy solutions and using the media to raise awareness and further the discussion on key issues. We have had … Continue reading
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Corporate America’s Military Opportunity
Veterans offer companies the grit and skills needed to succeed. March 27, 2012 (Wall Street Journal) – In his State of the Union address this January, President Obama rang a bell that is still sounding 10 years after our wars … Continue reading
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First Defendants Graduate from L.A. County Veterans Court
March 27, 2012 (LA Times) – The first seven graduates of the Veterans Court in Los Angeles County will be honored Tuesday morning after undergoing mental health treatment and regularly appearing before a judge. The court, like others in Orange … Continue reading
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New HUD and VA Initiative to House Nearly 10,000 Homeless U.S. Vets
March 27, 2012 (National Mortgage Professional) – U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K. Shinseki have announced that HUD will provide $72.6 million to public housing … Continue reading
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