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He’d cut funding for homeless veterans
The Romney-Ryan budget would cut funding that helps keep homeless veterans off the streets. Share this if you stand with President Obama, a commander-in-chief who is committed to keeping our sacred promise to our veterans. Share this if you stand with President Obama, a commander-in-chief who is committed to keeping our sacred promise to our veterans.
In His Own Words
Let's let Mitt Romney speak for himself about who it's his job to worry about. (Hint: it's only about half the country!) “Those people”
Last week, a video revealed what Mitt Romney really thinks of half the country: "dependent upon government" and "victims." Not surprisingly, those people—the middle class, seniors, veterans, students, and low-income Americans—were outraged that someone running to be president for all Americans could write them off so casually. So Romney's trying to make amends through a new ad. Last week, a video revealed what Mitt Romney really thinks of half the country: "dependent upon government" and "victims." Not surprisingly, those people—the middle class, seniors, veterans, students, and low-income Americans—were outraged that someone running to be president for all Americans could write them off so casually. So Romney's trying to make amends through a new ad.
Read MoreWall of shame
The Senate blocked $1 billion over five years to help veterans find work. Every no vote was from a Republican. Hold them accountable. Share this wall of shame. - LOAD MORE
The Obama Administration's Accomplishments for Veterans and Military Families
National Conference on Mental Health
June 3, 2013President Obama directed the 152 Veteran Affairs health centers across the country to hold mental health summits focused on better servicing and understanding the needs of veterans and their families.
Joining Forces Hiring Commitment
April 30, 2013Two years ago, President Obama challenged private businesses to hire 100,000 veterans by 2013. Since then, businesses have nearly tripled that goal and committed to hiring almost 435,000 veterans over the next five years.
Training Veterans in High Growth Professions
April 29, 2013First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled a new public-private partnership dedicated to helping thousands of transitioning veterans earn Information Technology certifications in high growth professions.
