Sunday, September 19, 2010

Hiring More Veterans to Keep Serving America

Article Title: Hiring More Veterans to Keep Serving America

Snippet of Article: "... The initial numbers are very good, but we're just getting started. At yesterday's Council meeting, we set new goals for hiring more veterans, including hiring disabled veterans. The unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is unacceptable, and we're doing something about it. We're also getting top-notch civil servants at the same time. Additionally, as part of the White House Interagency Policy Committee on Military Families, OPM and the Department of Labor are working to increase employment of military spouses and strengthen military families. ..."

Article Source: The White House Blog