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  • Reid Statement On Senate Passage Of Veterans’ Jobs Bill

    11/10/2011 1:46:15 PM PST · by mdittmar · 13 replies
    United States Senate Democrats ^ | 11/10/11 | Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
    Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued today the following statement after the Senate approved the VOW to Hire Heroes Act by vote of 94-1. This bill encourages businesses to hire unemployed veterans and creates training programs to help them transition into the civilian workforce. The bill is part of President Obama’s jobs agenda.“This Veterans Day Congress pays tribute to those who have put their lives on the line to defend our country with deeds as well as words. I am glad Senate Republicans joined us to pass legislation that will help spur hiring among the nearly 900,000 out-of-work veterans in...