Daily News Summary 12/17
Posted by Michael Houston on December 17
2008
Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA.
Top Stories
- U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Falls Below 2.15% for First Time.
- Gov. David Paterson unveils dire New York State budget that includes new taxes, layoffs and cuts.
- Britain: Iraq pullout is 'met with relief'
- Bush on Iraq, then and now.
- GE unit inks power deal worth nearly $3B with Iraq.
- Wal-Mart donates $500K to military charities.
- The City Bolsters Its Effort to Shelter Homeless Veterans.
- Army rolls out revised training doctrine.
- Obama to Pick Tom Vilsack To Lead USDA.
- Obama’s $10 Billion Promise Stirs Hope in Early Education.
Success Stories
IAVA has helped thousands of veterans. Here are some of their stories:

IAVA Unveils "Apps for Heroes" with Dr. Jill Biden, Code for America
On January 18th, IAVA Member Veterans from San Francisco helped unveil "Apps…
IAVA Under the Lights at JETS vs. Patriots
On November 13, IAVA Member Veterans from New York and New Jersey were treated…
IAVA Helps President Unveil Veterans Jobs Initiative
On August 5th, IAVA Member Veterans joined President Obama at the Navy Yard…

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