Veterans Enterprise

New Legislature Protects Military Families from Foreclosure

Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2013)—Today, Reps. Elijah E Cummings, Mike Michaud, Adam Smith, Susan Davis, Mark Takano, and John Tierney, the Ranking Members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, and the Subcommittee on National Security, introduced H.R. 1842, the Military Family Home Protection Act, to strengthen foreclosure protections for U.S. military servicemembers and their families. 

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USAA Joins Hiring Our Heroes

USAA Joins U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes

America ’s No.1 military-friendly employer increases veteran and military spouse hiring goals

PHOENIX – USAA president and CEO Joe Robles announced the association is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes initiative to help veterans find meaningful employment. Robles made the announcement at the Economic Club of Phoenix during his acceptance speech for the “Executive of the Year” award presented by ArizonaStateUniversity’s School of Business.

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Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Update

One of VA’s top priorities is to assist Service members and Veterans in charting a course to help them realize their educational, financial and employment goals after they leave the military. With the implementation of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (VOW Act), most Service members will have the opportunity to take advantage of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to gain a basic understanding of how to compete in a tight job market and how to utilize their VA benefits. 

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Dept. of Labor Releases 2014 Budget Request

Budget includes support for job training, veterans, safer workplaces

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris today released the U.S. Department of Labor’s fiscal year 2014 budget request, which supports President Obama’s plan to strengthen the economy and grow the middle class through continued investments in training and resources for job seekers.

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