Obama Aims to Put Jobless Veterans to Work
Controversial proposal creates incentives for businesses that hire veterans and military spouses.
The Jobs Act and Veterans Hiring Initiative announced by President Obama during his address to the nation last week would create substantial tax credits for employers in hopes that employers would then hire more workers. The Veterans Hiring Initiative provides even more tax credits for employers who hire disabled and non-disabled veterans and military spouses. However, the president is having a hard time convincing Congressional Republicans, and even many Democrats, to embrace the proposal. White House representatives Danielle Lazarowitz and Matt Flavin hosted a conference call yesterday to explain the American Jobs Act and Veterans Hiring Initiative to community and advocacy group leaders around the country. “Veterans bring unparalleled…
Jose
3:49 pm on Saturday, September 17, 2011
Obamanazi is a joke. First he wants VA benefits reduced and than he offers credit. If he wants to really help Vets he needs to fire ALL non-vets in the VA and replace them with vets. Especially Vietnam vets. Semper Fi more ›