"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." - Abraham Lincoln
You would think that the oh so 'patriotic', mostly of the t(r)epublican herd just ask them, the rest of us are traders to the country and constitution, wouldn't need to be reminded or frankly pushed into doing what they claimed so vigorously over a decade ago, and these two wars later, and still continue to claim, that oh so 'Support the Troops', while doing nothing themselves but obstruct, their supporters wishes to continue doing.
After all when they won all them states back in the previous midterms, running on job creation and for them 'job creators', the Veterans of their two rubber stamped wars would have been at the top of their lists. We all know what happened since, and yet they still run on 'job creation' and the 'economy' even in the last National Elections then once again continue doing nothing but total obstruction and tearing down what once built this Nations economy, all for them there 'job creators'.
Thankfully one branch, the only one, federal and states, as for jobs they had to prod the business community to hire returning veterans, carries on what they've done for over four years now:
First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Governors of all 50 States to Ease Service Members Transition to Civilian Work Force
February 25, 2013 - Too often the talented men and women who have served our country face barriers that make it difficult to find jobs that capitalize on the skills they have gained through their military education and experience. Many service members and veterans are required to repeat education or training in order to receive industry certifications and state occupational licenses, even though much, and in some cases, all, of their military training and experience overlaps with credential requirements.
The members of our Armed Forces and their families make great sacrifices, and when their service is concluded, we owe it to our veterans and their families to help them accomplish a successful transition to the civilian labor force. That is why over the past year and a half, President Obama has taken significant action to create a “career-ready military” and streamline the transition process.
Today, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden highlighted the work that has been done across the country to change laws that require military spouses to attain new credentials when they move to a new state, and challenged the governors of all 50 states to take legislative or executive action to help our troops get the credentials they need by the end of 2015. read more>>>
Coming off the first term and right into the second:
President Obama’s Commitment to Veterans Must Remain a Second-Term Priority
February 13, 2013 - In last night’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to the men, women, and families who have carried the burdens of a decade of war. In his first term, the president made veterans care one of his top priorities. As a result, as most federal agencies grapple with austerity measures, the president’s budget request this year includes $140 billion in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs—a 40 percent increase in funding since the president took office.
Over the past four years, as the United States wound down its operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Obama administration has poured resources into programs intended to support service members as they transition into civilian life, focusing in particular on three critical endeavors: reducing the rates of unemployment, suicide, and homelessness in the veteran population. read more>>>
First Lady, Dr. Biden Vow to Continue ‘Joining Forces’
01.20.2013 - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden sit down with TPC's SSgt Josh Hauser for an exclusive interview about the Joining Forces Initiative.
“We are dealing with veterans, not procedures—with their problems, not ours.” —General Omar Bradley, First Administrator of the Veterans Administration
How does a Country HONOR It's Fallen, by Their Own 'Sacrifice' in Taking Care of the Brothers and Sisters They Served With!!