All posts during November 2011

IAVA to Stand with President Obama to Sign Historic Jobs Bill into Law
Posted by Isabel Black on November 21

Today, IAVA Member Veterans Maria Canales, Eric Smith, Brian Sullivan and IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff will join President Obama on stage at the White House as he signs The V


In Bipartisan Vote, House Passes Vow to Hire Heroes Act
Posted by Tom Tarantino on November 16

Today, Congress put politics aside and sent their first jobs bill to President Obama for his signature. VOW to Hire Heroes Act easily passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 422-0. We expect the President to sign this bill in to law as soon as possible, so that veterans can get back to work. See IAVA's statement here.IAVA's Statement


IAVA Statement on House Passage of VOW to Hire Heroes
Posted by Isabel Black on November 16

“The House has stepped up for new veterans in a big way. In passing the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, they are getting vets to work. This bill contains critical provisions that IAVA has been targeting since launching our Combat to Career program at Storm the Hill earlier this year. And with new veteran unemployment rising, the timing couldn’t be more critical,” said IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff. “We applaud the House for fighting through the partisan gridlock that has been plaguing Washington.


11/11/11- Not Just a Funky Date
Posted by Paul Rieckhoff on November 11

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.