May 30, 2011: U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Introduces House Bill to Help Veterans Find Jobs

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From http://www.albanyherald.com 4713 days ago

ALBANY, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Albany, has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives meant to help veterans transition from military service and find jobs once they return to civilian life.

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Written by Adam_Gottlieb
4713 days ago

Great post, Rivkah.

I think there is a tendency to romanticize the life and role of a soldier *while he or she is away.* But once these people come home and the ticker tape parades have ended (if they even received one), then, sadly, they are quickly forgotten. It's happened countless of times over- especially for the post WWII missions/combat, and even more especially if the war was an unpopular one.

If they've actually been in combat, then this phenomenon is even worse, because most civilians will not be able to understand what these soldiers have been through, nor what they might currently be struggling with. I imagine it can be very lonely for some of these vets.

This bill is at least a step in the right direction.

Adam

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Written by lovedthisarticle!
4713 days ago

Nice to see a post from your Rivkah! I hope the bill gets passed!

Heidi k.

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Written by BradenM
4713 days ago

Hiring Heroes Bill is a very nice title.

Thanks Rivkah!

Braden

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Written by businessavante
4714 days ago

Thanks for the heads-up, Rivkah.

I always thought of veterans as being hyper-trained either in technology or as mechanics, etc, thinking they were way ahead of the civilian population - but this is probably '90's thinking (before the wars). They certainly deserve all the help the government can give them after what they risked for us all.

Duncan

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