Yearly Archives: 2013

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SBA starting new lending program for veterans

Posted on May 21, 2013

The SBA is starting a program aimed at increasing lending to veteran-owned businesses by 5 percent a year for the next five years. Continue reading →

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Military sex abuse victims seek VA help

Posted on May 20, 2013

More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as “”shameful and disgraceful.” Continue reading →

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Michigan veterans face frustrating challenge on the homefront: red tape

Posted on May 20, 2013

Dave Denhardt, a former Marine, made a life-changing decision at age 38 to rejoin the military. The Army National Guard welcomed him with open arms, made him an infantryman and sent him to one of the combat-plagued forward areas in … Continue reading →

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Wineries want to help raise a glass to veterans

Posted on May 17, 2013

If you’re looking to raise a glass to veterans this Memorial Day you might consider filling it with wine that will raise funds for them, too. Continue reading →

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House panel boosts veterans spending

Posted on May 16, 2013

A key House panel responsible for implementing sweeping cuts to agency budgets moved Wednesday to exempt veterans and largely protect spending on border safety and other homeland security programs in the coming year. Continue reading →

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Returning military veterans choosing college in record numbers

Posted on May 13, 2013

About this series: American Homecomings is a project from Digital First Media that chronicles the lives of returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The award-winning project was launched more than a year ago and can be seen at … Continue reading →

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Railroads hire many veterans returning from war

Posted on May 10, 2013

As thousands of American soldiers return to the civilian workforce after service in Iraq or Afghanistan, many are finding jobs on the nation’s rail lines. More than 25 percent of all U.S. railroad workers have served in the military. Continue reading →

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Connecticut Senate backs diplomas for Vietnam vets

Posted on May 9, 2013

The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will allow local and regional school boards to award honorary high school diplomas to certain Vietnam War veterans. Continue reading →

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Siemens launches job training program for veterans

Posted on May 8, 2013

A job training initiative is being offered in the Detroit area to help military veterans with engineering and manufacturing backgrounds transition to the civilian workforce. Continue reading →

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Bill gives Maine fishermen a break while serving

Posted on May 8, 2013

A bill in the Maine Legislature is proposing that fishermen who are called to active duty not be required to pay any fees on their fishing licenses while they are serving. Continue reading →

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