Politics

November 21

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA to Stand with President Obama to Sign Historic Jobs Bill into Law

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  

November 16

Posted by:
Tom Tarantino

In Bipartisan Vote, House Passes Vow to Hire Heroes Act

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  

November 16

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Statement on House Passage of VOW to Hire Heroes

“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.  

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 12

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Applauds Passage of Jobs Bill for Veterans in the House

IAVA applauded the House of Representatives today for passing the Veteran Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act (H.R. 2433), introduced by Republican House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller of Florida. The bill will require programs to assist the transition from military to civilian life, strengthen job protections for deployed service members and help military personnel acquire civilian certifications.  

October 4

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Hosts Fleet Week Job Fair for Bay Area Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

IAVA announced its First Annual Fleet Week Smart Job Fair will be held from 12-5 p.m. on October 6 at the War Memorial Green Room in San Francisco. It is the first of five events being held around the country as part of IAVA’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.     

October 4

Posted by:
Isabel Black

Stephen Colbert and Corporal Aaron Mankin to be Honored at IAVA's Fifth Annual Heroes Gala

IAVA will host its Fifth Annual Heroes Gala on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City as part of “Veterans Week 2011” and Veterans Day on 11/11/11.  Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing Editor at NBC Nightly News, will return as Master of Ceremonies for this premier event. For more information, visit our Heroes Gala webpage.  

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.  

September 9

Posted by:
Isabel Black

IAVA Veterans Unite at Ground Zero to Honor 9/11

In observance of 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, will unite at memorial services and service projects in tribute to 9/11 victims, their families and first-responders. IAVA Founder and Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, a 9/11 First-Responder, New York native, and Iraq veteran, will represent IAVA’s more than 100,000 members nationwide at Ground Zero.  

August 24

Posted by:
Isabel Black

Hundreds of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Attend Washington Nationals' Baseball Game

IAVA brought hundreds of Member Veterans and their families to the Washington Nationals game as part of IAVA’s national campaign with Miller High Life to give vets a “Piece of the High Life.” The second year of the campaign has sponsored massive events all summer long in cities ranging from Los Angeles to Raleigh to Baltimore. Over five hundred Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families will attend the Nationals game, with one delivering the line-up card and one throwing out the first pitch.