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Employment, News and Press
On June 26 -29, 2012, The Department of Veterans Affairs is excited to host the National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo. As the largest nationwide conference of its kind, this event focuses on helping Veteran-owned businesses maximize opportunities in the federal marketplace. Join nearly 6,000 participants in Detroit for the opportunity to: Connect with […]
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Employment, Veterans Law
Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer Many men and women from rural America serve their country proudly. After service they return to uncertain employment opportunities. The unemployment rate among veterans is a national embarrassment. My home state of Michigan, known for manufacturing, also has a large agricultural base. An article on a program for Ag Warriors […]
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Employment, News and Press
By Jim Fausone Veterans Disability Lawyer We are hearing more about and are coming to understand, the transition from military life back to civilian life for soldiers that have been deployed. There are things you get use to things in the service like routine, respect, order, and chain of command among other things. Yet when soldiers integrate back […]
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Employment, News and Press
by Kristina Derro Veteran Disability Lawyer With unemployment rates for veterans well-above the national average of 9 percent, President Obama announced three more executive actions to help veterans to find work. This piggybacks on two tax credits that are part of the President’s proposed jobs bill. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides firms that hire […]
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Employment, News and Press
by Jim Fausone Veteran Disability Lawyer With the draw down of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is important to find our veterans jobs. The unemployment rate is above 9% but in many communities and urban centers the rate is closer to 25%. If you want to keep vets out of the frustrating VA system, find […]
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Employment, News and Press
by Kristina Derro Veterans Disability Attorney On May 25, 2011, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Honoring All Veterans Act of 2011, which seeks to improve aid and services to veterans in the areas of employment, housing, education, and health care. The Act aims at aiding veterans who are seeking education and employment by increasing […]
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Employment, News and Press
Veteran Job Website We just learned of a new site that may be of interest. The federal government has opened a new website concerning the employment of veterans with the Departments and agencies of the US government. The direct link is: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Good Luck!
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