All posts during July 2011

VOW to Hire our Heroes
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on July 19

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.

IAVA Daily Brief 7.18.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 18

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Daily Brief 7.15.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 15

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Daily Brief 7.14.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 14

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Daily Brief 7.13.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 13

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

Historic Day for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans as New Medal of Honor Awarded
Posted by Isabel Black on July 12

IAVA released the following statement applauding the presentation of the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military honor, to Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry for his courageous actions during combat operations in Afghanistan in May 2008:

IAVA Daily Brief 7.12.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 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 or subscribe at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Daily Brief 7.8.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 8

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.

IAVA Statement on Suicide Condolence Letters
Posted by Isabel Black on July 7

On July 5, the White House announced a change in policy regarding sending condolence letters to families of troops who took their own lives while in combat. IAVA released the following statement in response to the policy reversal:

IAVA Daily Brief 7.7.11
Posted by Isabel Black on July 7

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 at www.IAVA.org/DailyNewsBrief.