Veterans

Senate Democrats Host Discussion on Veterans’ Employment

Washington, D.C. – In an effort to address the post-9/11 veterans unemployment rate of 10.1 percent, Senate Democrats hosted businesses and organizations from across the country that have shown a strong commitment to employing our nation’s veterans. The discussion focused on the initiatives these groups have developed to provide good jobs to our veterans, including…

Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee Hosts Roundtable with Veterans Service Organizations

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Sen. Mark Begich (AK), Chairman of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV), and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (VT) hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders from national Veterans Service Organizations. During the hour-long conversation in the United States Capitol, Senate Democrats and veterans discussed…