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IAVA Daily News Brief 01.26.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

January 25

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.25.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

January 24

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.24.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

November 11

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

11/11/11- Not Just a Funky Date

Stephen Colbert, Brian Williams, Norah Jones and…Aaron Mankin? In a night full of stars, it was the humble kid from Arkansas who stole the show.

October 21

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

As War in Iraq Ends, Suits And Jobs Are What We Need, Not Yellow Ribbons and Unemployment Checks

Inspired by Tuesday’s Huffington Post Game Changers Awards and the success stories of some of my fellow Game Changers, I woke up Wednesday eager for progress in the veterans’ employment movement. For once, I didn’t have to wait very long.

July 19

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

VOW to Hire our Heroes

Lost in the headlines about the mind-numbing debt ceiling debate and Japan’s Women’s World Cup victory, the unemployment rate for new veterans jumped to 13.3 percent in June, four percentage points higher than the national average. Last time we polled IAVA’s membership, they reported close to 20% unemployment.

October 28

Posted by:
Jason Hansman

GI Bill Questions Answered

For the past four months, IAVA Action's sister organization IAVA has had Legislative Counsel Patrick Campbell answering questions on the Post-9/11 GI Bill every Thursday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM EST inside of Community of Veterans. Ranging from paperwork deadlines and expected pay dates to new VA initiatives, Patrick covers all the bases in his weekly conversation with IAVA members.

October 19

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Action's Sister Organization IAVA Partners with JCPenney and Joseph Abboud for "Welcome Home Joe - Thanks a Million"

In partnership with JCPenney and Joseph Abboud, IAVA, IAVA Action's sister organization, has launched “Welcome Home Joe – Thanks a Million.” This national campaign will donate $1 million in certificates to 5,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans for JOE Joseph Abboud merchandise, a line of contemporary menswear and accessories available exclusively at JCPenney. Female veterans can request $200 certificates for apparel from Worthington, also redeemable at JCPenney. IAVA member veterans can request their $200 certificates for JOE merchandise starting October 8th.

February 12

Posted by:
Terrell Frazier

IAVA Daily Brief 2.23.10

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom or subscribe to receive the brief in your inbox each morning at www.iava.org/dailynewsbrief.

January 26

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.26.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

January 25

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.25.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.

January 24

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.24.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.