OPM Releases Strategic Plan on Veterans Employment

Article Title: OPM Releases Strategic Plan on Veterans Employment

Snippet of Article: "... to increase and support the hiring of Veterans throughout the Federal workforce,” said OPM Director John Berry. “This plan aggressively dismantles barriers for Veterans seeking Federal employment. Additionally, it provides ongoing career support to Veterans working within the Federal workforce and specifically looks to support new veterans as they adjust to civilian work life.” OPM convened senior leaders from the Departments of Defense, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Homeland Security, Treasury, and Transportation to develop the plan. They worked together to break through past veterans employment barriers through:..."

Article Source: www.opm.gov
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New Veteran Employment Source

Article Title: New OPM Veteran Site- Feds Hire Vets

Snippet of Article: "... U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Government-wide Veterans Employment Website. This website is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans.

On November 9, 2009, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government, which establishes the Veterans Employment Initiative...."

Article Source: veteransemploymentprogramoffice.blogspot.com
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Veterans and Military Retirees - Always Congressional Targets

Article Title: Veterans and Military Retirees - Always Congressional Targets

Snippet of Article: "...At this hour more than 900,000 disability and medical claims are remaining unresolved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of these petitions have been languishing in those VA in-boxes for up to three years.

…. And now rides in a dark horse called Healthcare Reform. ..."

Article Source: americandaily.com
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VA to presume three diseases from chemical (Agent Orange)

Article Title: VA to presume three diseases from chemical

Snippet of Article: "...The rule, expected to be published soon, will make almost any veteran who set foot in Vietnam, and is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, B cell leukemia or ischemic heart disease (known also as coronary artery disease), eligible for disability compensation and VA medical care. The exception would be if credible evidence surfaces of a nonservice cause for the ailment. ..."

Article Source: www.thenewstribune.com
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Judges Consider New Factor at Sentencing: Military Service

Article Title: Judges Consider New Factor at Sentencing: Military Service

Snippet of Article: "...number of judges say US military veterans should be treated differently from nonveterans when they are sentenced for ..."

Article Source: wsj.com
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