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Bill opens the door to expansion of private care for veterans

May 28, 2018
A bill that could expand the way military veterans can access healthcare has gone to President Trump.  The VA Mission Act includes money for a program that allows some veterans to seek care from neighborhood emergency clinics and private doctors. The measure provides $5 billion to keep this “choice” program going. But it also outlines […]

New GI Bill lets veterans use education funds whenever they want

Nov 10, 2017
The "forever" measure includes more soldiers, like reservists.
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For military veterans, finding a job is one thing — staying in it is another

May 29, 2017
US companies have done a good job of hiring vets. But the work needs to be meaningful.
New York national guardsmen prepare to meet potential employers at a job fair in New York City.
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Workers who provide services to veterans and their families just took a pay cut

Apr 28, 2017
Government contract employees are on the losing end of a new federal contract.
About 400 people were affected by pay cuts at the Family Assistance Service Centers.
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In Los Angeles, progress in getting vets into housing

May 17, 2016
The county reduced the number of homeless vets living on the streets by 44 percent.
 A homeless person covers up on a bus stop bench before dawn October 12, 2007 in downtown Los Angeles, California. 
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Veterans could lose tax credit

Nov 11, 2015
About one in five military families qualify for tax credits for the working poor.

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Veteran unemployment improving, but unequally

Nov 11, 2015
Veterans have lower unemployment than civilians, but it's harder for young vets.

Un-boot camp for women exiting the military

Oct 20, 2015
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans remains higher for women than men.