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The haphazard federal hiring freeze is not only deteriorating the government’s efficiency, but it’s especially ominous for America’s veterans, who are among the group’s most harmed by the policy.
Read moreAre you an IAM member with military service? Would you like to get involved in the IAM Veteran Services Program? You must register by Sunday, February 5 to be part of the third Veteran Services Program at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center April 2-7 in Hollywood, MD.
Read moreHere is the VA state about the OIG review of Veterans Choice Program: VA appreciates the Office of Inspector General (OIG) review of VA’s implementation of the Veterans Choice Program (VCP). The OIG report reviewed the VCP from its inception, over two years ago, in November of 2014 through September of 2015. Overall, the Department
Read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs will exempt many health care and other positions from a temporary federal hiring freeze, according to a memorandum issued Friday by acting VA Secretary Robert Snyder. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that federal agencies cannot fill open positions or create new ones for 90 days, until the Office of
Read moreBeginning Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, the Department of Defense will allow 16 million honorably discharged veterans to shop online for discounted military exchange products. The rule change comes after years of debate and study. The online benefit will also strengthen the exchanges’ online businesses to better serve current patrons. Inclusion of honorably discharged veterans
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