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Cha

(312,512 posts) Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:58 PM Apr 2013

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Yay for Vets.. the FL announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by Pres Obama [View all]

and did so eight months early

WH: Two years ago, President Obama announced a challenge to the private sector to hire or train 100,000 unemployed veterans or their spouses by the end of 2013.

Today, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden, and Dr. Jill Biden all participated in a Joining Forces Employment event at the White House.

President Obama set a goal of asking the private sector to hire or train 100,000 veterans and military spouses by the end of 2013.

Today, the First Lady announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by President Obama and did so eight months early. The private sector has already hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/04/30/first-lady-michelle-obama-announces-new-hiring-commitments-veterans-and-military-spo

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/04/30/this-and-that-67/

this is Great News, folks!

BOG

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Yay for Vets.. the FL announced that America’s businesses nearly tripled the goal set by Pres Obama [View all] Cha Apr 2013 OP

Awesome news! Kath1 Apr 2013 #1

No doubt who's supporting the VETS, Kath.. The Obamas and the Cha Apr 2013 #2

Exactly! Kath1 Apr 2013 #4

Thanks Cha, and thanks to Michelle who's been on this from the beginning. freshwest Apr 2013 #3

You're welcome, freshwest. Michelle and Dr Jill.. two brilliant advocates for Military Families.. Cha Apr 2013 #5

Absolutely! Kath1 Apr 2013 #6

They're so happy this goal was almost tripled.. early, Kath! Pic of them in the Green Room.. Cha Apr 2013 #7

Fantastic news! Politicub Apr 2013 #8

Yes, Politicub.. and I should say Good on those Bussinesses, too! Cha Apr 2013 #9

Look at Joe Biden! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #10

Yes, he and Dr Jill are a BIG PART Cha Apr 2013 #11

That's amazing news for our Vet's! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #12

Yeah, it is really good news, she! Cha Apr 2013 #13

OMG, Cha sheshe2 Apr 2013 #15

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Cha Apr 2013 #16

And, here.. Cha Apr 2013 #17

LOL! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #18

And, the good is Tripled as you say, she. It's, also News you won't find Cha Apr 2013 #14

you know, that IS a sign of land.... BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #19

Yes, I know what you're saying Blanche. Cha Apr 2013 #20

that's no surprise BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #22

My tv got left in New York in 2010. :) And, even then Cha Apr 2013 #23

I'd say it's been about as long for me too BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #24

how did this not get blocked by the pukes?? BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #21

"More Work To Be Done" From Colorado Springs.. Cha May 2013 #25

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