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Press Releases: Women in the Military   

New Veterans Face 17% Unemployment Rate, Significantly Higher than Official Government Report

March 26


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, March 26th, 2012
CONTACT: Michelle McCarthy, (201) 675-1063 or michelle@iava.org

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State of the Union: IAVA Calls on the President to Issue Three Promises: Hire Veterans, Protect Veterans’ Benefits from Budget Cuts and Fight Suicide

January 24

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

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State of the Union: IAVA Calls on the President to Issue Three Promises: Hire Veterans, Protect Veterans’ Benefits from Budget Cuts and Fight Suicide
 


As Iraq War Ends, Congress Passes Defense Bill (NDAA)

December 15


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, December 15, 2011

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TIME Cover Story Features IAVA Leaders

August 18 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 18, 2011

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TIME Cover Story Features IAVA Leaders

 


In Advance of Friday's Jobs Report, IAVA Releases 2011 Policy Agenda with Primary Focus on Employment

March 3 2011

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Thursday, March 4, 2011

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In Advance of Friday’s Jobs Report, IAVA Releases 2011 Policy Agenda with Primary Focus on Employment

Recommendations Urge Broad Private and Public Job Support for Veterans 

 


Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Applaud Administration’s Focus on Military Families

January 24 2011

NEW YORK– Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, released the following statement in response to the White House's announcement of a new national initiative to support military families.

 


Statement on Tucson Shootings and Congresswoman Giffords

January 10 2011

 

NEW YORK - Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, released the following statement in response to the shootings in Tucson, Arizona.

 


Senate Must Pass Defense Bill Supporting Troops, Military Families This Year

December 9 2010

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, called on the Senate to swiftly pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  

 


Unemployment for New Vets Rises; Historic Partnership Provides Much Needed Job Support for Thousands

October 8 2010

Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, JCPenney and JA Apparel Corp. introduced “Welcome Home Joe,” a national campaign to provide Iraq and veterans Afghanistan veterans with thousands of free business outfits to help them successfully transition from the military to the workforce.

 


Obama Signs Critical Legislation for Female Vets and Caregivers

May 5 2010

NEW YORK – Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, non-partisan organization for the veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, issued this statement following the President’s signing of The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (S. 1963), which includes several of IAVA’s top legislative priorities.

 


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