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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.

October 21

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Statement on Withdrawal of US Troops from Iraq

“Today is a historic day for the United States and for the people of Iraq. And it’s an especially poignant time for the veteran community. Many of us gave a large part of our lives, and some gave all, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn,” said Iraq veteran and IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff. “All Americans should be grateful for the sacrifices of those who served in Iraq over the past 8 years.

September 29

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Strongly Opposes Increased Burden on Military Families and Retirees in White House Deficit Reduction Proposal

IAVA released the following statement in opposition to the proposed fee increases for veterans and their families included in President Obama's deficit reduction plan.

August 18

Posted by:
Paul Rieckhoff

The Cover of TIME: The Face of the Next Greatest Generation

Eight years ago, after the capture of Saddam Hussein in a spider hole, TIME Magazine named The American Soldier its “Person of the Year.” It was an iconic cover story that put a face on these wars and played a decisive role in getting Americans to separate personal politics from their treatment of our troops.

August 5

Posted by:
Isabel Black

Ahead of Jobs Report, IAVA Applauds President Obama’s New Veterans' Employment Initiative

Today, IAVA applauded President Obama’s proposal to tackle high rates of new veteran unemployment. Through the initiative, the President will issue a call to action for the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Labor, as well as businesses nationwide to provide skills and training for new veterans transitioning from military service. He will also propose tax credits to encourage employers to locate and hire veterans for the civilian workforce.

July 26

Posted by:
Megan Hemler

IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff on the Costs of War

Chairman Murray, Ranking Member Burr, and Members of the Committee, on behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s over 200,000 Member Veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting us to testify on the long-term costs of war for our new generation of vets.

June 24

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Daily Brief 6.24.11

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.

June 20

Posted by:
Isabel Black