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Romney vetoed $2.1 million in support for Massachusetts vets and attempted to downsize the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. #RomneyEconomics
— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) Fri Aug 10 21:25:02 +0000 2012 Veteran unemployment rate drops to lowest level in three years
Thanks to President Obama’s aggressive policies fighting unemployment among American veterans, the current rate of veteran unemployment has dropped to its lowest point since before the President took office: 6.9 percent. This represents the lowest rate of veteran unemployment in more than three years, and a significant and dramatic improvement from the rate in June 2011 of more than 13 percent.
Read MoreEarly voting rights for all Ohioans
The Obama campaign's lawsuit in Ohio seeks to restore early voting rights for all Ohioans, including members of the military and their families. Don't let Mitt Romney get away with false accusations—share this widely. The Obama campaign's lawsuit in Ohio seeks to restore early voting rights for all Ohioans, including members of the military and their families. Don't let Mitt Romney get away with false accusations—share this widely.
President Obama Addresses the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention
On Monday, July 23, President Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention with a powerful speech. The President discussed promises made, and promises kept; accomplishments made, and work to be done; goals reached, and plans for the future. The speech demonstrated President Obama’s enduring commitment to veterans and military families and made it clear that he will do any and everything he can to support them.
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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.
