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All posts during August 2012

5 Things New Veterans Expect From All Candidates in 2012
Posted by Tom Tarantino on August 24 2012

More than 2.4 million Americans from every state and every Congressional district have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. And after ten years of war, veterans and their families need and deserve support from any and all political candidates. No matter what party they come from or what community they represent, every candidate has a responsibility to ensure that veterans issues are a top platform priority. We expect more than lip service. We expect real solutions and a solid commitment.

IAVA Daily News Brief 08.23.12
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 23 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

Setting the standard
Posted by IAVA Staff on August 22 2012

IAVA is proud to have become one of the most impactful nonprofit veterans support organizations in the country over the last eight years. From helping 750,000 veterans use the New GI Bill to passing the VOW to Hire Heroes Act to hosting hundreds of local events across the country, your support has fueled important accomplishments that improve the lives of all Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

IAVA's Statement on First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces Announcement
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 22 2012

Today, in response to First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces announcement in Jacksonville, Florida, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff released the following statement:

IAVA's Statement on First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces Announcement
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 22 2012

Today, in response to First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces announcement in Jacksonville, Florida, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff released the following statement: "IAVA appreciates the First Lady’s and Joining Forces’ continued focus on veteran unemployment, but America’s work on this urgent issue is far from finished. We look forward to learning more about these 125,000 new jobs in order to understand which areas and industries have seen the most success.

IAVA's Statement on First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces Announcement
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 22 2012

Today, in response to First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces announcement in Jacksonville, Florida, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff released the following statement:

IAVA's Statement on First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces Announcement
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 22 2012

Today, in response to First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces announcement in Jacksonville, Florida, IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff released the following statement:

For-Profit Higher Education: Recruitment Trumps Retention
Posted by Maura McCarthy on August 21 2012

With a still struggling economy and a persistently high unemployment rate, the value of a college degree and what it represents are more critical than ever. Fortunately for veterans, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill is a game-changing benefit, allowing them to earn a degree that will in turn improve their chances of securing employment and more, importantly, a career. In March 2012, the VA reported that since the bill’s passage in 2008, more than 702,576 individuals have received approximately $17.24 billion in benefit payments.

IAVA Daily News Brief 08.20.12
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 20 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

IAVA Daily News Brief 08.17.12
Posted by Hallie Seegal on August 17 2012

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings that IAVA is tracking. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVA and click here to get the News Brief delivered to your inbox every morning.MUST READS

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